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202612 minPGdocumentary

El cierre

202612 minPGdocumentary

Cine Universitario del Uruguay faces existential threats from the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting a director to halt his documentary amid safety concerns.

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Nicolás Rodriguez Pérez

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Cine Universitario del Uruguay faces existential threats from the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting a director to halt his documentary amid safety concerns.

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Nicolás Rodriguez Pérezdirector

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The COVID-19 pandemic threatens the future of the Cine Universitario del Uruguay. A director abandons his documentary due to safety concerns. Drawing on the techniques of the audiovisual essay, the short film concludes with the reopening of theaters under restrictions and the hope of overcoming the crisis.

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