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Release Year2008
Runtime1h 04m
LanguagePolish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
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DirectorFranco de Peña
WritersFranco de Peña
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsKing Hugo and his Damsel
About King Hugo and his Damsel
Liliana, a mother of 5 kids, living in terrible condition in a Caracas's "favela", is hoping to get a new flat from President Chavez in order to change her life. August 2007, Venezuelan's President Chavez convokes a referendum in order to change the constitution and get absolute power. Carlos, a local Party Activists tries to convince Liliana to vote for the new constitution. Liliana is promised that she'll get a flat if she votes for Chavez. Hugo Rey is a journey into the totalitarian mechanism employed by Chavez to perpetuate his power.
Directed by Franco de Peña, King Hugo and his Damsel leans on a strong ensemble — Hugo Chávez — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2008.
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