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201770 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Luna grande

201770 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

In the 1930s, Federico García Lorca traveled through Argentina and Uruguay, interacting with local artists and writers, which influenced his poetry.

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Juan José Ponce

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In the 1930s, Federico García Lorca traveled through Argentina and Uruguay, interacting with local artists and writers, which influenced his poetry.

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Juan José Poncedirector

Javier Vidalwriter

José Romerowriter

Antonio de la Torre

Antonio de la Torrecast

Juan Echanove

Juan Echanovecast

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Federico García Lorca traveled through Argentina and Uruguay during the 1930s, engaging with local artists and writers. Directed by Juan José Ponce, "Luna grande" features interviews, archival footage, and poetic recitations that reveal Lorca's connections to the vibrant literary scenes of these countries. The film examines how these experiences influenced his poetry and creative process, forming part of a trilogy about the poet's life.

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