Akelarre | |
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Directed by | Pedro Olea |
Written by | Gonzalo Goicoechea Pedro Olea |
Starring | Sílvia Munt |
Cinematography | José Luis Alcaine |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
Country | Spain |
Language | Spanish |
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