Heavy Architecture (2007)
Overview
Documentary about 4 large architectural landmarks that projected Portugal abroad.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | pt |
| Popularity | 0.082 |
Directed By
Edgar Pêra
Crew
Pedro Alçada
Rodrigo Areias
Tomás Baltazar
Edgar Pêra
Victor Rua
Paulo Abreu
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