Loop (1998 film)
1999 film
Loop (Spanish: Rizo) is a 1998 drama film written and directed by Julio Sosa Pietri. The film was selected as the Venezuelan entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 71st Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.
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