A State of Madness

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A State of Madness
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Directed by Leticia Tonos
Starring Luis José Germán
Release date
  • 15 October 2020 (2020-10-15)
CountryDominican Republic
LanguageSpanish

A State of Madness (Spanish : Mis 500 Locos) is a 2020 Dominican drama film directed by Leticia Tonos. It was selected as the Dominican entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated. [1]

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A doctor is working in a mental institution during Rafael Trujillo's dictatorship. [2]

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References

  1. "Mis 500 locos representará a República Dominicana en los Óscar". La Oferta. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  2. "Global Genesis Group Snags Leticia Tonos' Asylum-set Drama 'A State of Madness'". Variety. 22 June 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.