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The Academy of Muses
The Academy of Muses

The Academy of Muses

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DramaDocumentary

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On returning from class, a teacher is questioned by his wife, who distrusts his pedagogic project: an “Academy of the Muses” inspired by classical references, which is supposed to contribute to regenerating the world through poetry. The controversial project triggers a series of situations dominated by words and desire.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

92 mins

Rating

6.75/10

Release Date

08 August 2015

Country

Spain

Cast

Raffaele Pinto

Raffaele Pinto

Rosa Delor

Rosa Delor

Mireia Iniesta

Mireia Iniesta

Emanuela Forgetta

Emanuela Forgetta

Patricia Gil

Patricia Gil

Carolina Llacher

Carolina Llacher

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