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202349 minPGdocumentary

2.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Climate Migration Geopolitics

Taxibol

202349 minPGdocumentary

2.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Two men discuss politics, migration, and social conditions while driving through the streets of Cuba in a 49-minute film directed by Tommaso Santambrogio.

Climate Migration Geopolitics

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Tommaso Santambrogio

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Two men discuss politics, migration, and social conditions while driving through the streets of Cuba in a 49-minute film directed by Tommaso Santambrogio.

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Tommaso Santambrogio

Tommaso Santambrogiodirector

Lav Diaz

Gustavo Fleitacast

Mario Limonta

Mario Limontacast

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Gustavo Flecha drives his taxi through the bustling streets of Cuba, engaging in conversations with renowned Filipino director Lav Diaz. Their discussions cover politics, migration, and social conditions, reflecting the experiences of both Cuba and the Philippines. Personal anecdotes and shared stories reveal the historical context of their countries. The film runs for 49 minutes and captures the bond formed between the two men as they navigate their respective challenges and aspirations.

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