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202414 minPGdoc-short

Environmental Crime

Deserto bianco

202414 minPGdoc-short

Fourteen minutes of young Sardinian voices bring to life the traces left by former industries in abandoned places.

Environmental Crime

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Fourteen minutes of young Sardinian voices bring to life the traces left by former industries in abandoned places.

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Marta Massa

Marta Massadirector

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Young children from Sardinia speak against a backdrop of abandoned industrial sites. They share their thoughts on the remnants of former industries that shaped their land and sea. Through their voices, the film shows how these places reflect a legacy of environmental exploitation. The documentary runs for 14 minutes and invites viewers to consider the relationship between the new generation and their environment.

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