Sex, maracas & chihuahuas

Documentary biopic about the only Spanish that has four stars on the Walk of Fame Hollywood: Xavier Cugat. And this musician born in Girona in 1900 became the beginning of the century in one of the trusted men of the Metro Goldwyn Mayer acting as a conductor in several films, most starring Esther Williams. This project produced by Minimal Films remember all the time: the rise of radio and large orchestras, the mythical clubs, ballrooms of hotels and casinos frantic activity with the end of Prohibition. A story that follows in the footsteps of Xavier Cugat, this peculiar director known for holding in her arms a puppy chihuahua while leading his orchestra. Participate as respondents Isabel Coixet, Joana Biarnés, Nina, Alex Zara, Eduard Fornes, Javier Gurruchaga, Jesus Garcia Dueñas, Joan Valls, Oscar Gomez, Roman Gubern and Chucho Valdes. Documentary directed and written by Diego Mas Trelles.