Havana: The New Art of Making Ruins(2006)
The final moments of Havana's buildings seen through the eyes of their inhabitants: before they are renovated - or collapsed altogether.
Movie: Havana: The New Art of Making Ruins
Havanna: Die neue Kunst, Ruinen zu bauen
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The final moments of Havana's buildings seen through the eyes of their inhabitants: before they are renovated - or collapsed altogether.
Release Date
2006-03-29
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7.7
Rating:
3.9 startsTagline
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Español
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