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The Dragon Defense

Original title: La defensa del dragon
  • 20172017
  • 1h 19m
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6.3/10
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The Dragon Defense (2017)
  • Drama
This is the story of three old friends in downtown Bogotá. A chess player and small-time gambler, a watch maker, and a Spanish homeopath obsessed with poker. Finding comfort in the confines ... Read allThis is the story of three old friends in downtown Bogotá. A chess player and small-time gambler, a watch maker, and a Spanish homeopath obsessed with poker. Finding comfort in the confines of their routines, they avoid facing failure at all costs. When this comfort is put at ris... Read allThis is the story of three old friends in downtown Bogotá. A chess player and small-time gambler, a watch maker, and a Spanish homeopath obsessed with poker. Finding comfort in the confines of their routines, they avoid facing failure at all costs. When this comfort is put at risk, each man will have to figure out that in life, as in love, it's never too late to take ... Read all
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6.3/10
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  • Director
    • Natalia Santa
  • Writer
    • Natalia Santa
  • Stars
    • Victoria Hernandez
    • Maia Landaburu
    • Yaima Morfa
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    • Natalia Santa
  • Writer
    • Natalia Santa
  • Stars
    • Victoria Hernandez
    • Maia Landaburu
    • Yaima Morfa
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    • 8Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 11 nominations

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    Victoria Hernandez
    • Josefina
    Maia Landaburu
    Maia Landaburu
    • Matilde
    Yaima Morfa
    • Carlota
    Hernán Méndez
    • Joaquín
    Manuel Navarro
    Manuel Navarro
    • Marcos
    Gonzalo Sagarmínaga
    • Samuel
    Juliana Velásquez
    • Julieta
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    Quite an amazing illustration as to what life for some in Bogotá, Colombia is. I have been to those places (Lasker), and felt the cold and loneliness of the city. Be ready for a certain unease, not to use the word despair.
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    • Release date
      • July 27, 2017 (Colombia)
    • Country of origin
      • Colombia
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    • Also known as
      • Szachowa zagrywka
    • Filming locations
      • Bogotá, Colombia
    • Production company
      • Galaxia 311
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      1 hour 19 minutes

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