Castells

General Information

Author/Creator
Wetzel, Gereon, director.
Language
Catalan.
Subtitles
English
Published
Germany : Ginestí Rosell, Anna, 2006.
Physical Description
DVD-ROM (88 min.)
Digital ver. identifier
HU_OSA_00002881

Contents/Summary

Summary
Castells are human towers, traditionally built as part of large competitive events in various Catalan communities. These human pyramids are made up of hundreds of people and reach a height of up to ten meters. In fierce competitions the different groups measure their prowess in narrow market-places and demonstrate how perfectly their small communities are holding together. This poetic film follows the fortunes of the Colla Joves team, from the small town of Valls near Tarragona. Driven by their rivalry with the other group from the town, they struggle for victory in the final derby. But their high hopes seem to be endangered by a terrified five-year-old, the tip of the pyramid.

Subjects

Genre
Documentary films

Bibliographic Information

Note
Verzio Film Festival Submission
Library Special Collection
Verzio Film Festival Submission

Holdings

Item Type Current Location Call Number Status Shelving Location Public Note
DVD-ROMOSA Film LibraryFL Record 1218Available--
Digital filmOSA Film LibraryFL Record 1218
(HU_OSA_00002881.mp4)
AvailableAccess Copy, MP4 format