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201985 minGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Solo

201985 minGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

For four years, a young Argentinean piano virtuoso has been a patient at El Borda psychiatric hospital while composing his new work, "Enfermaria."

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For four years, a young Argentinean piano virtuoso has been a patient at El Borda psychiatric hospital while composing his new work, "Enfermaria."

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Artemio Benki

Artemio Benkidirector

Artemio Benki

Artemio Benkiwriter

Martín Perinocast

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Martín, a young piano virtuoso, resides at El Borda psychiatric hospital in Argentina. He has spent four years as a patient there. During his time in the hospital, he has focused on music as a central part of his life. As he works on his new composition, "Enfermaria," Martín prepares to leave the asylum and reenter society.

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