Geoffrey Cardozo (English) and Julio Aro (Argentinian) are Nobel Peace Prize nominees for their joint work in a historic humanitarian cause—the restitution of the identities of Argentine casualties during the Malvinas War. Elma Pelozo is 80 years old and the mother of Gabino Ruiz Díaz, a young man who died during the war, and who remained buried in the Darwin cemetery for three decades as a “Soldier only known by God.”
Gabino is one of the Argentinian heroes who gained back their identity thanks to the work done by Geoffrey Cardozo and Julio Aro. Elma has two dreams—meeting Geoffrey Cardozo, the person who buried her son with honours, and traveling to Malvinas to visit his grave.
Elma’s Dream is an affecting documentary, with a beautiful soundtrack composed by Bruno Valenti, it is a heartwarming mix of romantic and melancholy themes, that are full and rich with melody. The score is a highly emotive and gracious work, for strings, solo guitar, the central theme is based upon a seven note motif, and is a which the composer returns to throughout the score, it is a shimmering and effecting piece that is poignant and tender.
The composer arranging and presenting the theme in various guises each time becoming even more emotive and totally consuming. The haunting theme invades one, s mind and also gets to your very soul, the strings at times being supported by faraway horns, and percussive elements that embellish and support sympathetically.
This is an outstanding soundtrack, a collection of eloquent tone poems, that are gracious, ingratiating, inspiring and heartfelt, it is a score that I know you will return to many times. Available now on digital platforms. And highly recommended.
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