Bizkarsoro (2024)
Overview
In a non-existent town, five true stories based on oral testimonials and texts by writers take place between 1914 and 1982. Through them, we see the social changes experienced throughout the 20th century by a small town in the Northern Basque Country, the deep-rootedness and approximation of a language, and the struggle for survival.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | eu |
| Popularity | 2.375 |
Directed By
Josu Martínez
Crew
Josu Martínez
Alex Argoitia
Josu Martínez
Maialen Sarasua Oliden
Izaskun Urkijo Alijo
Hibai Castro Egia
Xanti Salvador
Laurence Larre
Mikel Arredondo
Yaiza Arregi
Josu Martínez
Maia Iribarne
Joserra Senperena
Ane Antoñanzas
Katti Pochelu
Graxi Irigarai
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