The Pearl Button [El botón de nácar]


Directed By: Patricio Guzmán

January 21, 2015 / Spanish / 82 mins

Delving into the nearly-religious significance of water, this profound rumination on memory and loss bridges the gap between its mystical origins, Pinochet’s coup d’état, and the secret of a mother-of-pearl button at the bottom of the sea.

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IMDB Movie Page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4377864

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Screened Semesters:

  • 2017 Winter

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