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202324 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

A Storm Inside

202324 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

In a Calais suburb, children and teenagers navigate their daily lives amidst the contrast of urban challenges and the beauty of nature.

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Clément Pérot

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In a Calais suburb, children and teenagers navigate their daily lives amidst the contrast of urban challenges and the beauty of nature.

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Clément Pérotdirector

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Children and teenagers gather in a Calais suburb during a late summer afternoon. They often sit at the base of tall tower blocks, their faces reflecting a mix of silence and concern. The film captures their daily lives against a backdrop of expansive skies and wild grass. This setting contrasts the beauty of nature with the starkness of urban life. Director Clément Pérot presents a vivid portrayal of youth in a challenging environment. The documentary runs for 24 minutes and is in French.

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