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202116 minPGdoc-short

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Pandemic Response

Citadel

202116 minPGdoc-short

6.0/ 10(9 ratings)• TMDB

Sixteen minutes capture the stillness of London during the first English lockdown in 2021, interspersed with speeches from Boris Johnson.

Pandemic Response

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Sixteen minutes capture the stillness of London during the first English lockdown in 2021, interspersed with speeches from Boris Johnson.

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John Smith

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From a window overlooking the London skyline, artist John Smith captures the quiet streets during the first English lockdown in 2021. The 16-minute documentary intertwines fragments of speeches by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, reflecting on the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. As the city remains still, the visuals contrast with the evolving public sentiment and the challenges faced by leadership. This moment in history reveals a period of isolation and uncertainty for the nation.

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