Freedom (2001 film)

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Freedom
Directed by Lisandro Alonso
Written byLisandro Alonso
Produced by
Starring Misael Saavedra
CinematographyCobi Migliora
Edited byLisandro Alonso
Release date
  • 28 June 2001 (2001-06-28)
Running time
73 minutes
CountryArgentina
LanguageSpanish

Freedom (Spanish : La libertad) is a 2001 Argentine drama film directed by Lisandro Alonso. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival. [1]

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Summary

Misael resides in the Pampas Mountains, where he works with his axe, sustains himself with the bare necessities, and maintains minimal interaction with others. The movie closely follows his day-to-day existence, aiming to reveal his unique approach to navigating the world through subtle gestures and actions.

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References

  1. "Festival de Cannes: Freedom". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 21 October 2009.