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201097 minGdocumentary

Mejor que antes

201097 minGdocumentary

Nineteen characters share their stories about the legacy of Ecuador's revolutionary leader Eloy Alfaro and its impact on the country today.

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Andrés Barriga

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Nineteen characters share their stories about the legacy of Ecuador's revolutionary leader Eloy Alfaro and its impact on the country today.

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Andrés Barrigadirector

Andrés Barrigawriter

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Eloy Alfaro, the revolutionary leader and former President of Ecuador, is central to a series of personal stories and testimonies. Various individuals from contemporary Ecuador reflect on his legacy and its impact on their lives. The film presents a social perspective, focusing on the different facets of the country today. Through these narratives, it captures the ongoing relevance of Alfaro's influence in modern Ecuadorian society. The documentary runs for 97 minutes and was released in 2010.

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