Semana Santa

Semana Santa

1992 · 41 min · ★ 5.0 · Documentary

An emotional trip through the most relevant aspects of Seville's Holy Week, released for the 1992 Universal Exhibition held in Seville. Music played by the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

Directed by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón · Written by Carlos Colón

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