Stars
When is a construction worker going to be a movie star?
2007 · 1h 4m · N/A
Documentary
Directed by
Federico León
,
Marcos Martínez
Overview
Shot almost in its entirety in the corridors of the Villa 21, one of Buenas Aires' most well-known shanty-towns, Estrellas (Stars) revolves around the work of Julio Arrieta, who is both a theatre director and is responsible for providing shooting locations for those directores wishing to film in an Argentine ghetto.
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