La decisión de vencer (Los primeros frutos)

Jan 1, 1981

1h 5m

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Overview

Filmed by Guillermo Escalón in July 1981, it shows daily life in territories under guerrilla control in the Francisco Sánchez Northeastern Front, Department of Morazán,

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Documentary

Production Companies

Cero a la izquierda

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Rogelio Ponseele

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Carlos Henríquez-Consalvi

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Marina Manzanares Monjarás

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7.5

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6.0

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7.0

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