Mother Earth

1968 | 104 minutes | 6.0 ★ (2)

Mother Earth
  • Overview

    'Ama Lur' is a documentary, directed by Nestor Basterretxea and Fernando Larruquert, that premiered in San Sebastián in 1968, and it is considered the foundation of Basque cinema.

  • Release Date

    10 October 1968

  • DirectingNestor Basterretxea
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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