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202166 minPGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Prison System Freedom Of Expression

918 Nights

202166 minPGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Arantza spends 918 nights in prison, where she engages in daily routines and swimming competitions that lead to unexpected friendships.

Prison System Freedom Of Expression

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Arantza Santesteban

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Arantza spends 918 nights in prison, where she engages in daily routines and swimming competitions that lead to unexpected friendships.

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Arantza reflects on her time in prison after being detained on October 4, 2007. "918 Nights" shows her daily life behind bars, including routines like walking in the exercise yard and competing in swimming events. These activities lead to unexpected friendships among inmates. Through her fragmented memoir, Arantza shares her thoughts on the emotional and psychological toll of her 918 nights in detention, culminating in her eventual release. Directed by Marina Lameiro, the film runs for 66 minutes.

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