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201494 minPGdocumentary

6.4/ 10(11 ratings)• TMDB

Terrorism Family Dynamics Social Media

Asier ETA biok

201494 minPGdocumentary

6.4/ 10(11 ratings)• TMDB

Asier, a childhood friend from the Basque Country, disappears after joining the separatist group ETA, prompting a personal exploration of his choices.

Terrorism Family Dynamics Social Media

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Asier, a childhood friend from the Basque Country, disappears after joining the separatist group ETA, prompting a personal exploration of his choices.

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Amaia Merino

Amaia Merinodirector

Aitor Merino

Aitor Merinodirector

Amaia Merino

Amaia Merinowriter

Aitor Merino

Aitor Merinowriter

Asier Arangurencast

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Asier, a childhood friend from the Basque Country, became involved with the separatist group ETA (Euskadi Ta Askatasuna), which sought independence for the Basque region of Spain. The film explores the impact of Asier's radicalization on his family and community, highlighting the complexities of identity, loyalty, and political struggle in a region marked by violence and division. Through personal narratives and historical context, the documentary examines the consequences of Asier's choices and the broader implications of the Basque conflict.

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