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202261 minPGdocumentary

Hijas de la comedia

202261 minPGdocumentary

Three centuries of lineage connect Victoria Carreras to a legacy of Spanish actresses as she films alongside her mother, Mercedes.

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Three centuries of lineage connect Victoria Carreras to a legacy of Spanish actresses as she films alongside her mother, Mercedes.

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Mercedes Carreras and her daughter Victoria, both actresses, share their experiences in the film industry while working on this documentary. Victoria learns about her family history, tracing her lineage of Spanish actresses that dates back three centuries. The film captures their personal stories and the challenges they face in their careers. It runs for 61 minutes and was released in 2022.

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