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An afternoon with Bolaño

An afternoon with Bolaño

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

Genres

ComedyDocumentary

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

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

6 mins

Rating

4/10

Release Date

31 January 2016

Country

Spain

Cast

Anna Ferran

Anna Ferran

Júlia Molins

Júlia Molins

Marc Pociello

Marc Pociello

Raül Tortosa

Raül Tortosa

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