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20175 minGdoc-short

Among the Eucalyptuses

20175 minGdoc-short

Five minutes capture a silent figure on a bench in Nafplion, alongside the historic figures of Kolokotronis and Kapodistrias, and fading industrial sites in Piraeus.

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Five minutes capture a silent figure on a bench in Nafplion, alongside the historic figures of Kolokotronis and Kapodistrias, and fading industrial sites in Piraeus.

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Robert Beavers

Robert Beaversdirector

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A lone figure sits quietly on a bench in Nafplion during the late afternoon. The film features the historic figures of Kolokotronis and Kapodistrias. It also captures the remnants of old factories, machinery, and train lines in Piraeus, which are now vanishing. The documentary lasts five minutes and presents a brief reflection on these sites and their significance.

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