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In the Lost City

In the Lost City

2009•17m•4.0/10
Documentary

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4.0/10(1)

The city of Madrid as it appears in the Spanish films of the 1950s. A small tribute to all those who filmed and portrayed Madrid despite the dictatorship, censorship and the critical situation of industry and society.

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Production

Producciones Gozne, Enigma Films

Language

ES

Status

Released

Release Date

Available in Your Library

Cast

Emilio C. García Fernández

Self

Carlos F. Heredero

Carlos F. Heredero

Self

Concha Velasco

Concha Velasco

Self

Manuel Alexandre

Manuel Alexandre

Self

Pedro del Rey

Pedro del Rey

Self

Carlos Saura

Carlos Saura

Self

Juan Mariné

Juan Mariné

Self

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