Behind the Myth

Behind the Myth (2017)

June 29th, 20170h 0min

Documentary
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Overview

At the beginning of the 20th century, Uruguay was looking for its identity. Blanes, the "pintor de la patria", invented the images of the heroes that until today are exhibited as real. But everything can change when the world's most recognized forensic artist reveals the true face of the national hero.


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