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198582 minPGdocumentary

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About Greece

198582 minPGdocumentary

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Gérard Courant's Super8 footage captures the vibrant landscapes and culture of Greece, featuring a montage of reflections, ports, and self-portraits.

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Gérard Courant

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Gérard Courant's Super8 footage captures the vibrant landscapes and culture of Greece, featuring a montage of reflections, ports, and self-portraits.

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Gérard Courant

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Epi Melopouloucast

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Gérard Courantcast

Karbîm Khoukhanicast

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Gérard Courant captures his voyage through Greece using a Super8 camera. The film features a rapid montage of reflections, waves, and ports, interspersed with striking portraits of a woman. Courant also includes self-portraits, revealing his sunburned face as he turns the camera on himself. The 1985 documentary runs for 82 minutes and presents a personal perspective on the beauty and vibrancy of Greek scenery and culture.

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