Lux
2015 · 11 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama
Pedro is a solitary writer who decides to embark upon an imaginary disorientation in order to get to the central idea for his next novel.
Directed by Bernardo Lopes · Written by Bernardo Lopes
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Sérgio Moura Afonso Pedro -
Anna Carvalho Inês -
José Pimentão Jorge
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2h 5m togetherA close match in mood and era.
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