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A
film by Katia Paradis
Canada (2007) - BETACAM - 88 min. - English, Creole with English
subtitles
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Direction and photography: Katia Paradis
Editing: Natalie Lamoureux
Sound: Hugo Brochu, Martin Allard
In a small Central American country with a population of 270,000, three
veteran musicians share moments of their daily lives with us.
Paul Nabor, 79 year old fisherman and legendary Garifuna composer has
played the same guitar for 53 years. Even though he has forgotten most
of his songs, his spirit remains strong. Florencio Mess, a Maya harp
player, spends his solitude making traditional violins, guitars and
harps as he awaits for his next trip outside his small village. Creole
accordionist, Wilfred Peters, is proud to have played for the Queen of
England, his ineffable charm and humor is his ideal antidote for the
old age.
Each, in their own way, remind us that nothing is eternal, as time goes
by and progress settles in. Despite the lack of interest by the younger
generation, these three extraordinary men offer us a glimpse of hope,
freedom and humanity.
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Katia Paradis
Born in Valladolid (Spain) in 1973, Katia now lives and works in
Montreal. Bachelor in Communications from l’Université du Québec à
Montréal, she has been working in the field of audiovisual production
since 1996. In 2002, she explores the new possibilities offered by
smaller digital cameras.
Three
Kings of Belize is her directorial debut.
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