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Archangels Don't Play Pinball
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Archangels Don't Play Pinball

2014-04-08 · 11 min · Not rated

Documentary

A film essay on origin, life, religion, decay and more.

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Directors
Joaquim Pinto, Nuno Leonel
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Countries
Portugal
Status
Released

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Joaquim PintoJoaquim PintoNarrator
Nuno LeonelNarrator

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