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202213 minGdocumentary

Taxi Libre

202213 minGdocumentary

A Mexican university professor navigates life as a taxi driver in Montreal, aided by a tequila-swilling guardian angel.

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Channel: NFB

Taxi Libre

2022• 13 minG

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A Mexican university professor navigates life as a taxi driver in Montreal, aided by a tequila-swilling guardian angel.

Synopsis

In this short fiction film, a Mexican university professor is stuck driving a taxi in Montreal. His tequila-swilling guardian angel doesn't make life any easier.

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