In Parana, Argentina, students prepare for the upcoming council elections. Candidates from two main parties finalize their campaigns, engaging in debates and promoting their slogans to their peers. The atmosphere is charged with youthful enthusiasm, as political grandstanding and personal appeal play significant roles. As election day nears, candidates resort to circular rhetoric and mudslinging, reflecting the competitive nature of the electoral process. Directed by Celina Murga, this documentary captures the dynamics of student politics in a high school setting.

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See the intense student elections in Parana, Argentina.
Meet the candidates and their campaign strategies.
Follow the charged atmosphere of youth politics.

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The film was directed by Celina Murga in 2012.
Normal School has a runtime of 88 minutes.
The documentary is produced in Argentina and primarily in Spanish.

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Who directed the documentary Normal School?

Celina Murga directed the documentary Normal School.

What is the duration of the documentary Normal School?

The duration of Normal School is 88 minutes.

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Normal School was produced in Argentina.

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