Mauricio Samaniego

Mauricio Samaniego

1964-11-19
59 (2024-04-02)
Quito, Ecuador

Mauricio Samaniego was an ecuadorian writer and filmmaker known for his documentary 'Alfaro Vive Carajo' (2015).

Quito, Ecuador

Mauricio Samaniego was an ecuadorian writer and filmmaker known for his documentary 'Alfaro Vive Carajo' (2015).

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Rodents 1999 (6.7)

The world of Salvador, a young and naive petty thief is changed by the arrival of his cousin Angel, an ex-convict in search of easy money, and with a hideout. Salvador gets wrapped up in Angel's twisted dealings in an attempt to escape from his suffocating family, dragging along his family and friends, in his criminal path. Where will this all lead?
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Between Marx and a Naked Woman 1996 (6.7)

Between Marx and a Naked Woman is the adaptation of a novel written by Ecuadorian Poet, Jorge Enrique Adoum. The scenes of this film insert us into Ecuador in the sixties, when the electoral struggle, convoked by the military government for a new return to democracy, is in full force. Galvez’s left-wing party must elect its candidate, but he is shoved to one side because of the criticism of the party’s political leadership. While his struggle becomes bitter, he must withstand the frustration of not being able to offer full love to Margaramaría, another party member.
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Alfaro Vive Carajo: Del sueño al caos 2007 (7)

Documentary regarding Ecuadorian militant group cum political party "Alfaro Vive Carajo" from their start in the 80s to their unexpected return to action in 2007.