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200486 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Pursued

200486 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Living under constant police protection, individuals in the Basque Country face the threat of violence from the ETA terrorist group.

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Eterio Ortega Santillana

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Living under constant police protection, individuals in the Basque Country face the threat of violence from the ETA terrorist group.

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Eterio Ortega Santillanadirector

Elías Querejeta

Elías Querejetawriter

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In the Basque Country, Spain, individuals live under constant surveillance, accompanied by escorts for their protection. They navigate a shrinking social circle, marked by fear and isolation. The shadow of ETA, a terrorist group known for its violent tactics, looms over their lives. The documentary captures the tension of existing in a society where threats are ever-present, and the line between safety and danger is perilously thin. Directed by Eterio Ortega Santillana, "Pursued" presents a stark portrayal of life under duress.

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