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201917 minGdoc-short

La Amiga de Alex

201917 minGdoc-short

A 17-minute biographical documentary details the life of Alex Eisenring, a Mexican programmer who created art using an Amiga 3000 computer.

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Lorea Arcelus Ortega

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A 17-minute biographical documentary details the life of Alex Eisenring, a Mexican programmer who created art using an Amiga 3000 computer.

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Lorea Arcelus Ortegadirector

Alex Eisenringcast

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Alex Eisenring, a programmer from Mexico, created art using computers. In "La Amiga de Alex," he recounts the history of the first techno group in Mexico. The film details the production of the first album entirely made on an Amiga 3000. Eisenring's work reflects his passion for technology and music. This 17-minute documentary highlights his contributions to the electronic music scene in the country.

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