Like Islands in Time

Like Islands in Time

1975 · 51 min · Documentary

Documentary on the first scientific expedition to the Venezuelan "tepuys" of Sarisarinama and Jaua.

Directed by Luis Armando Roche · Written by Luis Armando Roche

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