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201723 minPGdocumentary

5.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Aliens

201723 minPGdocumentary

5.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Over 500 portraits of outer-space creatures illustrate Tesa Arranz's artistic vision, blending her paintings with personal memories and poetry.

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Luis López Carrasco

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Over 500 portraits of outer-space creatures illustrate Tesa Arranz's artistic vision, blending her paintings with personal memories and poetry.

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Luis López Carrasco

Luis López Carrascodirector

Luis López Carrasco

Luis López Carrascowriter

Tesa Arranzcast

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Tesa Arranz, lead singer of the band Zombies, presents over 500 portraits of outer-space creatures in Madrid during the 1980s. The documentary intertwines Arranz's paintings with her personal memories, poems, and diaries. These elements reflect her experiences during a time marked by both joy and nightmares. The film provides context on the artistic expressions that emerged within Spanish history and highlights Arranz's role in a vibrant cultural scene.

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