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201732 minPGdocumentary

BRIDGIT

201732 minPGdocumentary

Scottish Highlands serve as a backdrop for an exploration of queer identity through personal narratives and reflections on time and cultural significance.

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Charlie Prodger

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Scottish Highlands serve as a backdrop for an exploration of queer identity through personal narratives and reflections on time and cultural significance.

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Charlie Prodgerdirector

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Scottish Highlands provide the backdrop for Bridgit, a 32-minute essay film by Prodger. The film investigates queer identity through personal narratives and reflections. It is named after a Neolithic deity whose name varies based on life stage and historical context. Prodger uses the landscapes of Scotland to connect individual experiences with broader themes of time and identity. The narrative weaves together personal history and cultural significance.

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