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The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores

The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores

Dec 13, 2019 · 1h 21m

Rated 6.4 out of 10

Director

Marc Serena

Overview

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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About The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores

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.

When was The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores released?

The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores was released on December 13, 2019.

How long is The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores?

The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

Who directed The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores?

The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores was directed by Marc Serena.

Who is in the cast of The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores?

The cast of The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores includes Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel (Self - Narrator / Writer), Negro Bey (Self - Singer), Manuel Carrero Blanco (Self - Politician (archive footage)), Teodoro Obiang Nguema (Self - Politician (archive footage)) and Teodoro Nguema Obiang (Self - Politician (archive footage)).

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