La Escala

La Escala

1964 · 13 min · Fantasy, Drama

Experimental film by Aldo Francia that consists in diverse situations through the 123 steps of the Santa Justina staircase in the Cerro Larraín of Valparaíso.

Directed by Aldo Francia · Written by Aldo Francia

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