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City of Photographers(2006)
Status: Released
Date: 2006-11-14
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Time: 1h 20m
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A film about the fearless photographers and photojournalists who documented strikes, demonstrations, protests etc during the Chilean military regime of Augusto Pinochet, sometimes risking their very lives.
Languages: Spanish.
Countries:
Chile
Budget: $200,000.00
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Movie: City of Photographers
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A film about the fearless photographers and photojournalists who documented strikes, demonstrations, protests etc during the Chilean military regime of Augusto Pinochet, sometimes risking their very lives.
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2006-11-14
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