Derby & Groma

9.5 10
2013
16min

History
Art

Spanish

English Catalan

Country: Canada Argentina

Original Title: Derby & Groma (2013)

Some photographs found in the streets of Buenos Aires trigger an investigation into the possible existence of two varieté dancers of the vibrant 20's.

History
Art

Spanish
English Catalan
Country: Canada Argentina
Original Title: Derby & Groma (2013)

AWARDS: Special Jury Prize. Chicago International Movies & Music Festival

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS: Hot Docs/ Heartland/ DOC NYC/ International Festival of Films On Art/ Cine Las Americas/ Chicago International Movies & Music Festival/ Regard sur le court métrage/ Festival temps d´images

Derby and Groma. The mysterious dancers of Buenos Aires

Building on a collection of photos found discarded in the streets of Buenos Aires, Derby & Groma pieces together a narrative surrounding a mysterious performing duo from a bygone era.

The film paints a vibrant picture of Argentina during the 1920s and '30s and attests to the value of cultural artifacts to help recover a forgotten past while enlivening our imaginations.