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202469 minPGdocumentary

Embalmed Heart

202469 minPGdocumentary

A girl in a northern Argentine village confesses her unfulfilled wishes to the Virgin as drought leaves the rivers dry.

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A girl in a northern Argentine village confesses her unfulfilled wishes to the Virgin as drought leaves the rivers dry.

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Julieta Secodirector

Julieta Secowriter

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A girl in a village in northern Argentina feels trapped. Surrounded by mountains and churches, she faces a long drought that has left rivers dry. From her room, she dreams of experiences she cannot yet have. She confesses her wishes to the Virgin, seeking solace in her faith. The film captures her inner world and the stark environment that shapes her thoughts and desires. It runs for 69 minutes and was released in 2024.

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