The Hunched Donkey

The paradox of magic and cinema

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After his mother's death, a young man edits the family's home videos to bring back her image. As he delves into the occult he begins to reveal the paradoxical magic of memories and cinema.

Released: Aug 26, 2009

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Raúl Quintanilla Alvarado

Raúl

Abraham Merla

Emmanuel Elizondo

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