The Writer From a Country Without Bookstores (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2019, The Writer From a Country Without Bookstores is a history and documentary film directed by Marc Serena, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. The ruthless dictator Teodoro Obiang has ruled Equatorial Guinea with an iron hand since 1979. Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel is the most translated Equatoguinean writer, but he had to flee the country in 2011, after starting a hunger strike denouncing the crimes of the dictatorship. Since then, he has lived in Spain, feeling that, despite the risks, he must return and fight the monster… with words.
Who’s in it. The Writer From a Country Without Bookstores stars Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel as Self - Narrator / Writer, Negro Bey as Self - Singer, Manuel Carrero Blanco as Self - Politician (archive footage) and Teodoro Obiang Nguema as Self - Politician (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Writer From a Country Without Bookstores has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Writer From a Country Without Bookstores page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Writer From a Country Without Bookstores tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Writer From a Country Without Bookstores (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Writer From a Country Without Bookstores change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Writer From a Country Without Bookstores worth watching?
- The Writer From a Country Without Bookstores holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Writer From a Country Without Bookstores?
- The Writer From a Country Without Bookstores stars Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel, Negro Bey, Manuel Carrero Blanco, Teodoro Obiang Nguema and Teodoro Nguema Obiang.
- When was The Writer From a Country Without Bookstores released?
- The Writer From a Country Without Bookstores was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.