DIRECTOR / José Sánchez Montes

"Zambra" is a revealing documentary that explores the history of the iconic troglodyte neighborhood of Sacromonte in Granada, Spain, highlighting the impact of the 1963 floods that transformed this vibrant Gypsy enclave into a desolate landscape now inundated by tourism. The film highlights the persistence of their culture through the almost forgotten Zambra flamenco show, a vital representation of the gypsy wedding ritual. Through moving testimonies and captivating archive images, this feature film illustrates the attraction that the neighborhood had for famous actors, writers, musicians and filmmakers from around the world who were fascinated by its inhabitants and their efforts to preserve the traditions and identity of a community that fights to keep alive the essence of its way of life.