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Straight to VHS

20211h 17mEmilio Silva Torres
IMDb 5.8

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"The search for the ghost that filmed the enigmatic and unique cult film of Uruguayan cinema"

Act of Violence Upon a Young Journalist is a film shot in 1988 and released on VHS in 1989; a mysterious cult work of Uruguayan cinema surrounded by strange theories about Manuel Lamas, its unknown creator. Until now.

DocumentaryHistory
Cinema On CinemaSemi-documentaryCinema HistoryPortrait Of An ArtistPortrait Of A FilmmakerSemi-fictionMontevideo, Uruguay

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What is Straight to VHS (2021) about?

Act of Violence Upon a Young Journalist is a film shot in 1988 and released on VHS in 1989; a mysterious cult work of Uruguayan cinema surrounded by strange theories about Manuel Lamas, its unknown creator. Until now.

Who stars in Straight to VHS?

Straight to VHS stars Alfonso Tort (Film Director), Roxana Blanco (Blanca Giménez (voice)), María Inés Pelfort (Tarot Reader), Pablo Denevi (Pablo Denevi), Emilio Silva Torres (Self - Narrator (voice)). The film was directed by Emilio Silva Torres.

How long is Straight to VHS?

Straight to VHS has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2021.

Is Straight to VHS worth watching?

Straight to VHS holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. Fans of Documentary, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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