Nicaragua, land of the immortal Rubén Darío and home to Carl Rigby, a remarkable writer of free verse who meanders through timeless memories from every era, from the dictatorship of Somoza that put him in jail to the ’72 earthquake that destroyed Managua and the ravages of the United Fruit Company.
The documentary “Antojología de Carl Rigby” is in Spanish, Creole and English and portrays two years of conversations, poems, monologues, performances recorded in the studio; in the late poet home; during walks through old Managua or in his hometown, Pearl Lagoon, South Caribbean of Nicaragua. An attempt to recover the words of this poet, inventor of words, sounds and concepts.
“Carl was his words, he created his words, and his words were for everyone. Rigby was a pioneer of oral poetry and a symbol in itself of the national multiculturality of the country, that’s why I say that as a documentary maker and memory worker, this project is the cancellation of a large debt to Carl Rigby” explained the filmmaker María José Álvarez , director of the documentary.
The documentary “Antojología de Carl Rigby” has been presented at internationally renowned festivals such as the Cartagena International Film Festival 2019 and the X International Film Festival Memory, Truth and Justice in Guatemala
More Bristol Listings MORE
Beverley Knight – Born To Perform Tour
Beverley Knight takes to the stage at Bristol Beacon for a night of uplifting, joyful and soul-stirring music…
Steppin Sistas & Steppin Bruddas Present The Big Windrush Celebration 2026
Join the Bristol community for a vibrant celebration marking Windrush Day 2026, brought together by Steppin Sistas and…
Afriquoi (Live) + Chiedza
Join London-based afro-electronic collective Afriquoi for a high-energy live performance at Strange Brew, alongside Bristol DJ Chiedza, for…
The History of Soul
People get ready, the ultimate soul celebration is back! After taking a break from touring last year,…
Black Is The Color Of My Voice
Experience the acclaimed play Black Is The Color Of My Voice, inspired by the life of legendary singer,…
Aurie Styla: Maverick
Join award-winning comedian, actor and writer Aurie Styla for his brand-new stand-up show Maverick, coming to Bristol Old…
Lenny Henry: Still At Large
Join Sir Lenny Henry as Still At Large comes to Bristol, bringing an evening of live performance that…
Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Friends: Kool Story Bro
Join actor, writer and comedian Kiell Smith-Bynoe for his hit live show Kool Story Bro, bringing a night…