About the film
Checkpoint Rock is a 2009 Basque documentary directed and written by Fermin Muguruza and Javier Corcuera. The film was made to bring Palestinian music out of darkness, linking its documentary subject to musical expression and Palestinian experience. It runs for 70 minutes and is listed as a Spanish production.
The film uses Basque and Arabic, reflecting the cultural and linguistic settings connected with its subject. Javier Corcuera is credited as maker and director, while Fermin Muguruza shares the writing and directing credits. The documentary was released in 2009 and is categorized as a documentary film.
Its official listing links to the film’s Wikipedia page.
Who it is for
It suits viewers interested in Palestinian music, Basque documentary work and cultural subjects presented through film. The Basque and Arabic languages may appeal to audiences seeking multilingual documentaries.
Worth knowing
- Centers Palestinian music
- Directed and written by Fermin Muguruza and Javier Corcuera
- Runs 70 minutes
- Uses Basque and Arabic
- Released in 2009
Before you press play
- No runtime beyond 70 minutes
- Uses two languages
- Spanish production with a Palestinian music focus
The short of it
Checkpoint Rock combines documentary filmmaking with a stated aim of highlighting Palestinian music. Its 70-minute length and Basque-Arabic presentation make it a focused cultural film.