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202277 minPGdocumentary

Final Year

202277 minPGdocumentary

Four students face the pressure of the Panhellenic exams while their school is locked down due to a student occupation.

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Lucas Paleocrassas

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Four students face the pressure of the Panhellenic exams while their school is locked down due to a student occupation.

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Lucas Paleocrassas

Lucas Paleocrassasdirector

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Sophia, Lhord, Alexandros, and Nikos attend a school that does not meet their needs. They face the challenge of the Panhellenic exams while a student occupation causes a lockdown. Their daily lives are disrupted by the situation, adding to the pressure they already experience. The documentary covers their struggles and attempts to find a way forward during this critical year. The events unfold in an educational environment that is tense and unresponsive to their concerns.

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