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Magueyes
Magueyes

Magueyes

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War

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Experimental filmmaker Rubén Gámez explores the iconography of the maguey plant in Mexican cinematic history.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

9 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

07 March 1962

Country

Mexico

Cast

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