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202116 minPGdoc-short

A Pigeon's Song

202116 minPGdoc-short

A grandfather's diary reveals memories of imprisonment during Albania's Hoxa dictatorship, while a pigeon outside the window sparks reflection on family history.

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A grandfather's diary reveals memories of imprisonment during Albania's Hoxa dictatorship, while a pigeon outside the window sparks reflection on family history.

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Eneos Çarkadirector

Eneos Çarkawriter

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A young man reads his grandfather's diaries, which detail life during the dictatorship of Enver Hoxha in Albania. As he reflects on the past, he notices a pigeon outside his window, the same type that kept his grandfather company during his imprisonment. This connection prompts him to confront the lingering wounds of his family's history. The film runs for 16 minutes and offers a personal look at the effects of a repressive regime.

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