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1990 · 83 min · ★ 4.7 · History, Comedy, Drama

Five bricklayers work to construct and subsequently demolish a monument under the direction of a pseudo-architect. As they toil, the workers succumb to distractions and base desires, effectively dismantling the myths of national identity and cultural foundations.

Directed by Jorge Acha

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