
La Charada Teatro - Puppeteers in Guatemala
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A joyous Guatemalan film about the magic and charm of puppetry. This documentary follows the charismatic artists as they make their puppets and perform. Both humorous and socially aware, their themes are drawn from classic stories, local legends and history.
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2020-06-11
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