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200492 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Co/Ma

200492 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Nineteen filmmakers from ten European countries complete a 90-minute feature film in just seven days during a Masterclass in Slovenia.

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Nineteen filmmakers from ten European countries complete a 90-minute feature film in just seven days during a Masterclass in Slovenia.

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Lujian Madirector

Manyang Yuwriter

Zhang Guoqiang

Zhang Guoqiangcast

Wen Zhengrong

Wen Zhengrongcast

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Nineteen filmmakers gather in Slovenia for a unique challenge organized by the European Film Academy. Under the guidance of Mike Figgis, they must conceive, shoot, and complete a 90-minute feature film in just seven days. The documentary captures the intense collaboration and creativity required to meet this deadline. Their efforts culminate in a public screening at a local cinema, where the audience witnesses the results of their hard work and innovation in filmmaking.

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