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Mario Vargas Llosa: The Story of the Novelist Who Would Be President
Documentary, first broadcast in 1990, that follows novelist Mario Vargas Llosa through a turbulent year in his life as he bids to become president of Peru.
Documentary, first broadcast in 1990, that follows Peruvian novelist Mario Vargas Llosa in his bid to become president of Peru. Filmed in London, Peru and Italy, this visual diary follows him through a turbulent year and compares the fictional creations of the writer with the realities of his life and his experiences.
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Wed 16 Jul 2025
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Participant | Vargas Llosa |
| Writer | Nicholas Shakespeare |
| Narrator | Nicholas Shakespeare |
| Director | Paul Yule |
| Director | Andy Harries |
| Producer | Paul Yule |
| Producer | Andy Harries |
| Editor | Andrew Snell |
