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SPAIN · 1956

Calabuch

Luis García Berlanga
nuclear weapons redemption escape from responsibility small-town life pacifism
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Synopsis

Professor Hamilton, a naive Nuclear scientist who once thought bombs were good for humanity, realizes his mistake and runs away from his inventions. He hides in Calabuch, a beautiful seaside town where people still believe in humor and friendship.

Year1956
CountrySpain
DirectorLuis García Berlanga
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