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A passionate ukulele player, cartoonist Joann Sfar ("The Rabbi's Cat") flies to Hawaii to explore the history of the little instrument, as well as the culture that surrounds it. For the pocket guitar, imported in 1879 by the Portuguese from Madeira who had come to harvest sugar cane, is the vector of a philosophy specific to the archipelago: the spirit of "Aloha", which condenses hospitality, joy, love and respect. With brushes in hand, Joann Sfar set out in search of the ideal instrument, meeting craftsmen, musicians, dancers and guardians of Hawaiian culture.
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Questions about Hawaii, l'âme du ukulélé
Who directed Hawaii, l'âme du ukulélé?
Hawaii, l'âme du ukulélé was directed by Antoine Laguerre and released in 2020.
What genre is Hawaii, l'âme du ukulélé?
Hawaii, l'âme du ukulélé is a Documentary film (2020).
Who stars in Hawaii, l'âme du ukulélé?
The cast of Hawaii, l'âme du ukulélé includes Joann Sfar.
