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201769 minPG-13documentary

Extramuros

201769 minPG-13documentary

Writing became a lifeline for Miguel Ángel Molfino, who endured torture and imprisonment during the Argentine civil-military dictatorship.

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Writing became a lifeline for Miguel Ángel Molfino, who endured torture and imprisonment during the Argentine civil-military dictatorship.

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Liv Zaretzkydirector

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Miguel Ángel Molfino, a 65-year-old writer, reflects on his past in Argentina during the civil-military dictatorship. He endured torture and imprisonment, alongside his family, who faced exile and loss. Writing became essential for him while in prison. The film reveals his thoughts on the spoken word and the silences that surround it. It presents a narrative of personal struggle amidst a backdrop of political turmoil in Argentina.

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