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201627 minPGdocumentary

Akordas

201627 minPGdocumentary

A social clown visits hospitals with a team of actors to bring joy to children facing serious illnesses.

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Janina Lapinskaitė

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A social clown visits hospitals with a team of actors to bring joy to children facing serious illnesses.

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Janina Lapinskaitė

Janina Lapinskaitėdirector

Janina Lapinskaitė

Janina Lapinskaitėwriter

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Joana, a social clown, wears colorful clothes and a red nose as she visits hospitals. Alongside a team of actors, she aims to bring joy to children facing serious illnesses. The documentary, directed by Janina Lapinskaitė, follows her efforts to uplift the spirits of young patients. Through laughter and play, Joana seeks to make a difference in their daily lives. The film runs for 27 minutes and was released in 2016.

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