Thebes in the shadow of the tomb (2008)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 23M

Director : Jacques Siron

Synopsis

Documentary without narration about the clash between ancient Thebes and the droves of tourists that visit the "Trio Afrogarage alley of Kings"; with music by the "Trio Afrogarage".

Actors

Crews

Jacques Siron
Jacques Siron
Director
Jacques Siron
Jacques Siron
Writer
Pio Corradi
Pio Corradi
Cinematography

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