THE FLAMENCO GUITAR OF YERAI CORTÉS

Structured as a mystery drama, much of the film’s running time suggests that Cortés’ sorrow stems from his parents’ separation, particularly their lack of communication. However, there is something else, far more touchingly tragic, which is gradually revealed and drives the film forward, becoming a delicate act of remembrance. As Álvarez meets his family—his father Miguel and his mother María—the film delves deeper into the heart of sadness. Some songs performed in the film are spectacular set pieces, such as “Plaza Argel,” a bulerías performance in Alicante’s Plaza Argel, where Cortés played as a child.