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202517 minGdoc-short

Fallen Houses

202517 minGdoc-short

A father narrates a personal story about the 1980 Irpinia earthquake and its impact on those forced to leave their homes.

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Gianluca Abbate

Synopsis

A father narrates a personal story about the 1980 Irpinia earthquake and its impact on those forced to leave their homes.

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Gianluca Abbate

Gianluca Abbatedirector

Daniela De Francesco

Daniela De Francescowriter

Gianluca Abbate

Gianluca Abbatewriter

Federico De Lucacast

Diabi Dijbrilcast

Synopsis

A father narrates his experiences of the 1980 Irpinia earthquake to his son. The narrative centers on the aftermath of the disaster, which forced many people to abandon their homes. These narratives reveal the bonds individuals have with their living spaces. The film captures a personal story while linking it to the broader theme of migration. It runs for 17 minutes.

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