Dreflix: Piazzolla: The Years of the Shark

Piazzolla: The Years of the Shark

A cinematic portrait of the world-wide legendary Argentinian composer who changed tango. For the first time ever, the hidden archives of bandoneón player Astor Piazzolla are opened by his son Daniel.

2018

1h 30min

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Daniel Piazolla
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