| Lasa eta Zabala | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Spanish | Lasa y Zabala |
| Directed by | Pablo Malo |
| Written by | Joanes Urkixo |
| Music by | Pascal Gaigne |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | Spain |
Lasa eta Zabala is a 2014 Spanish film directed by Pablo Malo regarding the killing of Lasa and Zabala.
The film depicts the kidnapping, torture and murder of Lasa and Zabala.
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