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201820 minPGdocumentary

Enceindre

201820 minPGdocumentary

Two 16th century fortified cities, Berwick in England and Pamplona in Spain, serve as the backdrop for a study of historical defensive structures.

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Two 16th century fortified cities, Berwick in England and Pamplona in Spain, serve as the backdrop for a study of historical defensive structures.

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Luke Fowler

Luke Fowlerdirector

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Berwick, a fortified city in North-East England, and Pamplona, located in the Navarre region of Spain, serve as the backdrop for Enceindre. Filmmaker Luke Fowler and sound recordist Chris Watson collaborate to examine these 16th century towns. The documentary investigates life within communities defined by their defensive walls and bastions. It employs unique soundscapes and visual techniques to reflect on the historical and social contexts of these structures. The film runs for 20 minutes and was released in 2018.

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