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201213 minPGdoc-short

Aldona

201213 minPGdoc-short

In the spring of 1986, Aldona lost her vision due to nerve damage, which doctors attributed to the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant explosion.

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Emilija Škarnulytė

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In the spring of 1986, Aldona lost her vision due to nerve damage, which doctors attributed to the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant explosion.

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Emilija Škarnulytė

Emilija Škarnulytėdirector

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Aldona visits Grutas Park daily after losing her vision in the spring of 1986. Doctors attributed her blindness to the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant explosion, which poisoned the nerves in her eyes. The film presents her experiences as she navigates this park and reflects on her past and present. Over 13 minutes, Aldona's story unfolds against the backdrop of a significant historical event that altered her life.

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