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52 Sundays

1965 · 29 min

A sober, observational look at poverty and fragile hope that unfolds patiently and leaves a quiet ache.

Directed by
Llorenç Soler
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Pepe Antequera
Overview
The misadventures of a group of young people who seek a better life by becoming bullfighters, the only way to leave their poor existence in the slums of Barcelona.

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Directed by
Llorenç Soler
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Pepe Antequera
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • class
    • survival
    • ambition
    • politics
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Action3
    Horror2
    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance1
    Tension4
    Darkness6
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

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    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Llorenç Soler
    Written by
    Llorenç Soler
    Starring
    Pepe Antequera
    Cinematography
    Manuel Esteban Marquilles, Llorenç Soler
    Runtime
    29 min
    Country
    Spain
    Languages
    Spanish

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