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202453 minPGdocumentary

Child No. 182

202453 minPGdocumentary

Camilla Roos reflects on her childhood in 1960s and 70s Finland, detailing her experiences in orphanages and foster homes alongside historical child protection practices.

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Camilla Roos reflects on her childhood in 1960s and 70s Finland, detailing her experiences in orphanages and foster homes alongside historical child protection practices.

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Camilla Roos reflects on her childhood in Finland during the 1960s and 70s. She recounts her experiences as a young girl moved between orphanages, summer colonies, and foster homes. The film draws from reports by social service officials and other authorities, providing a historical context for child protection practices of the time. Shot primarily on 8mm film, Child No. 182 offers a personal narrative intertwined with broader social issues. The documentary runs for 53 minutes.

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