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Deep Dive: 52 Seconds (2018)

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52 Seconds
The film captures the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that strikes the filmmaker's hometown. It begins 72 hours after the disaster, focusing on personal experiences of memory and loss. The filmmaker uses a camera to document the emotional landscape of returning home, emphasizing the intimate connection between place and personal history. Through this first-person narrative, the film presents a universal tale of recovery in unexpected circumstances. The filmmaker's perspective allows viewers to engage with the complexities of rebuilding life and the memories tied to the physical space of the hometown, creating a moving reflection on the impact of natural disasters.

Why Watch

  • •See the emotional impact of an earthquake on a hometown.
  • •Meet the filmmaker as he documents his personal recovery.
  • •Find out how memory shapes our connection to place.

Did You Know

•The earthquake occurred just 72 hours before the filmmaker began filming.
•The film has a total runtime of 94 minutes.
•The documentary focuses on the filmmaker's personal experiences in his hometown.

Perfect For

Natural disaster narrativesPersonal storytellingDocumentary filmmaking