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202113 minPGdoc-short

Count

202113 minPGdoc-short

Two sons begin online distance learning amid a pandemic and a Drug War marked by miscounted and uncounted fatalities.

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Two sons begin online distance learning amid a pandemic and a Drug War marked by miscounted and uncounted fatalities.

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Adjani Arumpac

Adjani Arumpacdirector

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Two young boys begin their online distance learning amid a global pandemic and a violent Drug War. As they navigate their education, the film reflects on the historical misalignment of events and the growing discrepancies in the counting of fatalities. Set against the backdrop of these crises, the narrative intertwines personal experiences with broader societal issues, revealing the unseen impacts of miscounted lives over centuries. The 13-minute essay film, released in 2021, addresses themes of history and crime.

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