The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores
El escritor de un país sin librerías
Synopsis
The ruthless dictator Teodoro Obiang has ruled Equatorial Guinea with an iron hand since 1979. Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel is the most translated Equatoguinean writer, but he had to flee the country in 2011, after starting a hunger strike denouncing the crimes of the dictatorship. Since then, he has lived in Spain, feeling that, despite the risks, he must return and fight the monster with words.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Rizoma Fest
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Serena
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Serena
- Original Score
- Pau de Nut
- Original Title
- El escritor de un país sin librerías
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Fora de Quadre, Toned Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Serena
Marc Serena
Pau de Nut
Josep Gutiérrez
Emanuele Tiziani
Marc Serena, Toni Espinosa
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Serena
Writer
Marc Serena
Director
Josep Gutiérrez
Director of Photography
Emanuele Tiziani
Editor
Pau de Nut
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores about?
The ruthless dictator Teodoro Obiang has ruled Equatorial Guinea with an iron hand since 1979. Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel is the most translated Equatoguinean writer, but he had to flee the country in 2011, after starting a hunger strike denouncing the crimes of the dictatorship. Since then, he has lived in Spain, feeling that, despite the risks, he must return and fight the monster with words.
Who directed The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores?
The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores was directed by Marc Serena.
Who stars in The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores?
The principal cast of The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores includes Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel, Negro Bey, Manuel Carrero Blanco, Teodoro Obiang Nguema, Teodoro Nguema Obiang.
When was The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores released and how long is it?
The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores was composed by Pau de Nut.