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Alma

Alma

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Alma

2019

0h 12m

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A journey from darkness to light. Alma reveals the metamorphosis of a man faced with his fears and sudden revelations. The search for his true essence pushes him towards changing conditions, just like the substance of which he himself is made.

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Directed by: Michelangelo Fornaro
Written by: Michelangelo Fornaro
Produced by: Michelangelo Fornaro

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