María Cano

María Cano

1990 · 107 min · ★ 8.3 · Drama, History, Romance

Colombia receives the indemnity for Panama and accepts foreign credit to undertake development works, which increases the number of workers, although with poor wages and terrible working conditions. María Cano, a political activist, began her fight for the conditions of salaried workers and for the fundamental rights of the population.

Directed by Camila Loboguerrero · Written by Luis González

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