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202215 minPGdoc-short

Capitalism Social Inequality

Fire in the Sea

202215 minPGdoc-short

A young father dies after being dismissed from a state-owned gas company during Argentina's wave of privatization in the 1990s.

Capitalism Social Inequality

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Sebastián Zanzottera

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A young father dies after being dismissed from a state-owned gas company during Argentina's wave of privatization in the 1990s.

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Sebastián Zanzotteradirector

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A young father, dismissed from a state-owned gas company in Argentina, becomes the focal point of a personal narrative. Set against the backdrop of the 1990s privatization wave, the film uses photos, 3D animation, and sound design to connect state policy with the impact on workers' lives. Triggered by a dream, the work reflects on the consequences of economic decisions and their human toll, centering on the loss felt by families affected by these changes.

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