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201680 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Tango Suomi

201680 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Finnish tango is explored through Elina Lajunen's travels in Finland, featuring insights from musicians MA Numinem and Susana Rinaldi on its cultural significance.

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Gabriela Aparici

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Finnish tango is explored through Elina Lajunen's travels in Finland, featuring insights from musicians MA Numinem and Susana Rinaldi on its cultural significance.

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Elina Lajunen travels through Finland, immersed in the world of Finnish tango. The documentary features interviews with musicians MA Numinem and Susana Rinaldi, who discuss the emotional depth of tango music. It connects the traditions of Finnish and Argentine tango, illustrating their shared cultural significance. Through personal narratives and musical performances, the film reveals how tango fosters connections across geographical boundaries, uniting people through dance and music. Directed by Gabriela Aparici, "Tango Suomi" runs for 80 minutes.

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