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2021 | Color | 53:00

Over a year after the death of Francisco Toledo, this documentary chronicles his contributions as a social activist and an exceptional creator, considered during his lifetime to be the most important artist in Mexico. The film explores aspects of Juchitán and Oaxaca City, showcasing all the cultural institutions that Francisco Toledo supported and founded.


Country: México
Direction: Santander; Gabriel
Production: Canal 22
Cast:Banda Santa Cecilia, Castillo; Luisa, Pineda; Michel, Cherem; Silvia, Toledo; Natalia, Iturbide; Graciela, Moreno Villarreal; Jaime, Medina; Cuauhtémoc, Toledo ;Francisco
Participation year at FICM: 2021

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