The Aerial

The Aerial

In a city without a voice... speaking can be very dangerous

2007 · 99 min · ★ 7.2 · Science Fiction, Drama

An entire city has lost its voice. Mr. TV, the owner of the city's only television channel, is carrying out a sinister plan to control all of the city's inhabitants.

Directed by Esteban Sapir · Written by Esteban Sapir

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