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Documentary backdrop image for Bico (2004)

20046 minPGdoc-short

7.3/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Historical Events

Bico

20046 minPGdoc-short

7.3/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Six minutes capture the daily lives of villagers in Bico, Portugal, where men leave for stone-cutting work and women lead the community.

Historical Events

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Aki Kaurismäki

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Six minutes capture the daily lives of villagers in Bico, Portugal, where men leave for stone-cutting work and women lead the community.

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Bico, a small mountain village in Portugal, thrives amid the snowy peaks that surround it. Men leave for stone-cutting work, while women manage the community and uphold traditions. The film captures daily life, featuring the sounds of sheep and cattle roaming the hills. Vigilant dogs guard against wolves, adding to the village's dynamic. Directed by Aki Kaurismäki in 2004, this six-minute documentary presents an intimate portrait of a community adapting to change while maintaining its cultural identity.

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