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An afternoon with Bolaño
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An afternoon with Bolaño

Jan 31, 2016
0h 6m
★ 4.0

A tribute to one of the most important and influential writers of Spanish language of our times.

Overview

A short film homage to Chilean writer Roberto Bolaño for the Festival d'Art Independent PEPE SALES 2016.

Genres

Comedy
Documentary

Production Companies

Yo y mis amigos Productions

Cast

Anna Ferran

Anna Ferran

Júlia Molins

Júlia Molins

Marc Pociello

Marc Pociello

Raül Tortosa

Raül Tortosa

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