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MEXICO · 2018

Bel Canto

Paul Weitz
hostage crisis cross-cultural connection art and music political conflict human compassion
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Synopsis

A famous opera singer is held hostage in South America by a guerrilla rebel group after performing at a Japanese businessman's lavish birthday party. Unexpected bonds are forged in the standoff that ensues.

Year2018
CountryMexico
DirectorPaul Weitz
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