Pozo Ibarra is a mining complex in the Central Mountains of León. It carries remnants of a painful past, where the idea of freedom is intertwined with a mass grave. The film shows how the history of this site is marked by loss and memory. As darkness falls, the documentary presents voices that refuse to forget the lives lost there. It focuses on the architectural features of the complex and its impact on local history. The runtime is 25 minutes.

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See the haunting architecture of Pozo Ibarra.
Find out about the painful history of freedom struggles.
Meet the spirits that refuse to be forgotten.

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Pozo Ibarra is located in the Central Mountains of León.
The film has a runtime of 25 minutes.
The site is described as a great mass grave.

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What is Pozo Ibarra?

Pozo Ibarra is a mining complex located in the Central Mountains of León, known for its significant architectural attributes and as a site of historical importance.

What happened at Pozo Ibarra?

Pozo Ibarra is described as a remnant of a painful past, where ideas of freedom were literally passed through the stone, resulting in it being a great mass grave.

What is the duration of the documentary 'Far Away'?

The documentary 'Far Away' has a duration of 25 minutes.

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