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At underground film of the 1st Popular Festival of Catalan Poetry filmed in the Proce Theater in Barcelona on May 25, 1970, in solidarity with political prisoners. The participating poets were: Agustí Bartra, Joan Oliver (Pere IV), Salvador Espriu, Joan Brossa, Francesc Vallverdú and Gabriel Ferrater.
Direction
Portabella's stealth framing turns poetry into dangerous act.
Production
Underground 16mm shot under constant threat of police raid.

Director
Pere Portabella
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