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201982 minPGdocumentary

5.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Environmental Crime

Aether

201982 minPGdocumentary

5.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Over 21 days, filmmaker Eliza McNitt documents the threat of a hydroelectric dam project to her ancestral homeland.

Environmental Crime

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Over 21 days, filmmaker Eliza McNitt documents the threat of a hydroelectric dam project to her ancestral homeland.

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Rûken Tekeşdirector

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Eliza McNitt documents her ancestral homeland, threatened by a hydroelectric dam project. Over 21 days, she captures the region's natural cycles of birth, death, and rebirth. The film presents personal reflections and visual storytelling that reflect the connection between cultural identity and the environment. McNitt emphasizes the need to preserve the unique characteristics of her homeland amid impending change. Aether was released in 2019 and runs for 82 minutes.

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