Bicicleta, cullera, poma

Oct 1, 2010

1h 36m

★ 6.8

Overview

In October 2007, Pasqual Maragall was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Once past the initial blow, he and his family embarked on a crusade against the disease. From the very first step, this film has grown into an extraordinary testament. With intelligence, sincerity and an infectious spirit, Maragall allows a portrait to be painted of not only himself, but also his family and his doctors, in order to leave behind a lasting document of his personal fight.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

TV3

TVE

Cromosoma TV produccions

Bicicleta, cullera, poma Trailers

Cast

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Diana Garrigosa

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Airy Maragall

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Cristina Maragall

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Ernest Maragall

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Guim Maragall

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Pasqual Maragall

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Queco Novell

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Toni Soler

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