Anatomy of a Dandy

2020 | 90 minutes | 5.4 ★ (4)

Anatomy of a Dandy
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    An account of the life and work of genius Spanish writer Francisco Umbral (1932-2007), author of almost 200 books and more than 1000 articles; as well as an analysis of his both hieratic and strambotic public figure and certain unresolved personal enigmas in order to find an answer to what a real dandy is in this modern and convoluted times.

  • Release Date

    20 November 2020

  • DirectingCharlie Arnaiz
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