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Gracias a la Vida (o la Pequeña Historia de una Mujer Maltratada)

Gracias a la Vida (o la Pequeña Historia de una Mujer Maltratada)

1980 · 48 min · Drama

The story of a Chilean refugee, marked by imprisonment and torture, illustrates the tragedy suffered by victims of violence in Latin America during the years of dictatorship.

Directed by Angelina Vásquez · Written by Angelina Vásquez

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