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198210 minPGdoc-short

4.5/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

A Generation

198210 minPGdoc-short

4.5/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

A handheld video camera captures the 1970s through images of a TV screen, Polaroids, and photographs in a 10-minute film.

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Philippe Grandrieux

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A handheld video camera captures the 1970s through images of a TV screen, Polaroids, and photographs in a 10-minute film.

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Philippe Grandrieux

Philippe Grandrieuxdirector

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A handheld video camera captures scenes from the 1970s, reflecting a collective unconscious shaped by cultural shifts and social movements. Philippe Grandrieux juxtaposes images from a TV screen, Polaroids, and photographs to illustrate themes of change and the loss of a revolution. The 10-minute film presents a visual narrative that prompts reflection on the decade's impact, serving as a reminder of how the past informs contemporary society.

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