The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores(2019)
El escritor de un país sin librerías
The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores Synopsis
The ruthless dictator Teodoro Obiang has ruled Equatorial Guinea with an iron hand since 1979. Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel is the most translated Equatoguinean writer, but he had to flee the country in 2011, after starting a hunger strike denouncing the crimes of the dictatorship. Since then, he has lived in Spain, feeling that, despite the risks, he must return and fight the monster with words.
The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores (2019) is a documentary and history film directed by Marc Serena, released on December 13, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel, Negro Bey, Manuel Carrero Blanco and Teodoro Obiang Nguema. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Marc Serena
- Writers:
- Marc Serena
- Cinematographer:
- Josep Gutiérrez
- Composer:
- Pau de Nut
- Production:
- Fora de Quadre, Toned Media
- Status:
- Released
The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores Cast & Crew
Main cast
Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel
as Self - Narrator / Writer
- Negro Bey
Negro Bey
as Self - Singer
- Manuel Carrero Blanco
Manuel Carrero Blanco
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Teodoro Obiang Nguema
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
- Teodoro Nguema Obiang
Teodoro Nguema Obiang
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Marc Serena, written by Marc Serena.
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The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores online?
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The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores (2019) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores?
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The main cast of The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores (2019) includes Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel, Negro Bey, Manuel Carrero Blanco, Teodoro Obiang Nguema and Teodoro Nguema Obiang. The film was directed by Marc Serena. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores released?
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The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores was released on December 13, 2019 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores worth watching?
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The Writer from a Country Without Bookstores (2019) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.