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201565 minPGdocumentary

General Pico

201565 minPGdocumentary

In the La Pampa region of Argentina, daily life unfolds through murals, local elections, and a film festival that reflect the area's unique culture.

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Sebastián Lingiardi

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In the La Pampa region of Argentina, daily life unfolds through murals, local elections, and a film festival that reflect the area's unique culture.

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Sebastián Lingiardidirector

Sebastián Lingiardiwriter

León Laloncast

Roger Alan Koza

Roger Alan Kozacast

Cecilia Ayerracast

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General Pico sits in the La Pampa region, known as Maracó in the Mapuche language. The film presents murals, streets, cars, and motorcycles, capturing daily life in the city. It features the train as a marker of time and myth, alongside scenes of Peronist primary elections and a local film festival. Street dogs roam the area, conveying a silent yet significant presence. The documentary lasts 65 minutes and weaves together these elements to portray the unique character of General Pico.

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