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201475 min0documentary

7.4/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

Dancing with Maria

201475 min0documentary

7.4/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

Ninety-year-old María Fux trains dancers with disabilities in Buenos Aires, focusing on movement and self-expression despite her own aging challenges.

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Ninety-year-old María Fux trains dancers with disabilities in Buenos Aires, focusing on movement and self-expression despite her own aging challenges.

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Ivan Gergoletdirector

Ivan Gergoletwriter

Martina Serbancast

María José Vexenatcast

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Ninety-year-old María Fux teaches dance in Buenos Aires. She works with students who have disabilities, focusing on movement and self-expression. María faces the challenges of aging while mentoring her dancers. Her commitment to teaching inspires her students and motivates her to push through her own limitations. The film captures her dedication to dance and the impact it has on her life and the lives of those she trains.

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