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20158 minPGdoc-short

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Bandage

20158 minPGdoc-short

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Eight minutes capture Annie, a refugee from Congo in Finland, as she learns first aid while confronting the lasting effects of war.

“A short film of touch and encounters”

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Tuija Halttunen

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Eight minutes capture Annie, a refugee from Congo in Finland, as she learns first aid while confronting the lasting effects of war.

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Tuija Halttunenwriter

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Annie attends a first aid class in Finland. She is a refugee from Congo. As she learns to tie a bandage, memories of war and trauma surface. The act of helping others in the class brings her a sense of connection. Through these interactions, Annie begins to find hope for her future. Directed by Tuija Halttunen, "Bandage" runs for 8 minutes and addresses themes of healing and support in the aftermath of conflict.

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