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202315 minPGdoc-short

2.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Loneliness Aging

A Distancia

202315 minPGdoc-short

2.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Fifteen minutes of footage captures the lives of elderly individuals in Lima's Plaza Italia, where they face neglect and loneliness.

Loneliness Aging

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Fifteen minutes of footage captures the lives of elderly individuals in Lima's Plaza Italia, where they face neglect and loneliness.

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Julio Tipianadirector

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Elderly individuals gather at Plaza Italia in Lima, facing loneliness and neglect. Many struggle with emotional and economic abandonment from their families and society. Volunteers visit them to provide companionship and support. They engage in conversations and share moments to alleviate feelings of isolation. Directed by Julio Tipiana, A Distancia runs for 15 minutes and portrays the challenges faced by these seniors and the efforts from the community to improve their quality of life.

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