Soy Nero | |
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Directed by | Rafi Pitts |
Written by | Rafi Pitts Răzvan Rădulescu |
Starring | Johnny Ortiz |
Cinematography | Christos Karamanis |
Edited by | Danielle Anezin |
Music by | Rhys Chatham |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
Countries | Germany France Mexico |
Language | Spanish |
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