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The Pirates of Buban

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1972 · 46 min Documentary TV Movie
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

By going to the Philippines, Imamura comes to meet people living in an extreme poverty. He discovers very quickly that some communities are under the control of cruel & armed pirates. Imamura will come to meet those men in order to understand their position.

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Original Title ブブアンの海賊
Year 1972
Country Japan, Philippines
Genre Documentary, TV Movie
Director Shōhei Imamura
Runtime 46 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (6 votes)

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The Pirates of Buban has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.5/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1972. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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