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Once Upon a Time in Venezuela
Once Upon a Time in Venezuela

Once Upon a Time in Venezuela

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Documentary

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Once upon a time, the Venezuelan village of Congo Mirador was prosperous, alive with fisherman and poets. Now it is decaying and disintegrating—a small but prophetic reflection of Venezuela itself.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

96 mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

13 March 2020

Country

Austria

Cast

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