Back in Time! Documentary Chronicles Torremolinos' 1960s Rock Revolution
The film 'Back in Time!', helmed by directors Manuel Bellido and Sigfrid Monleón, explores Torremolinos as a pivotal location for Spanish rock and roll during the 1960s. Taking its title from a track by Los Íberos, the documentary showcases bands such as Los Ángeles, Storm, and Los Canarios, emphasizing the town's spirit of freedom despite the censorship of the Franco regime. Cultural hotspots like Grotto Night Club and Bar Central emerged as gathering places for both Spanish artists and tourists. Featuring interviews with nightlife business owners and archival material, including Ramón Masats' 'Topical Spanish,' the 83-minute film, produced by Malas Compañías PC SL, offers a heartfelt portrayal of this vibrant period.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Back in Time!' directed by Manuel Bellido and Sigfrid Monleón
- Focuses on Torremolinos as a 1960s rock and roll hub
- Title from Los Íberos song
- Features bands: Los Ángeles, Storm, Los Soñadores, Los Ídolos, Los Silver's, Gong, Los Canarios
- Includes archival footage from 'Topical Spanish' by Ramón Masats and Chumy Chúmez
- Venues highlighted: Grotto Night Club, Top Ten, Balabala, El Mañana, Bar Central
- Bellido is a Canal Sur journalist; Monleón directed 'El cónsul de Sodoma'
- Produced by Malas Compañías PC SL, duration 83 minutes
Entities
Artists
- Los Íberos
- Los Ángeles
- Storm
- Los Soñadores
- Los Ídolos
- Los Silver's
- Gong
- Los Canarios
- Manuel Bellido
- Sigfrid Monleón
- Ramón Masats
- Chumy Chúmez
- César Hernando
Institutions
- Canal Sur
- Malas Compañías PC SL
Locations
- Torremolinos
- Málaga
- Spain
- Costa del Sol
- Grotto Night Club
- Top Ten
- Balabala
- El Mañana
- Bar Central