Monegros

Oct 14, 1969

0h 21m

★ 6.0

Overview

Accompanied by the songs of singer-songwriter José Antonio Labordeta, a poetic journey through the inhospitable shire of the Monegros, located in the region of Aragón, in Spain, in search of peace and isolation.

Genres

Documentary

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Documento Film

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Cast

Self - Narrator (voice)

Salvador Arias

Self - Singer

José Antonio Labordeta

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