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Real-time and time-lapse footage in an English walled garden shows the annual cycle of growth and decay, reflecting the dedication of gardeners.

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Why Watch

  • See the transformation of a garden through the seasons.
  • Meet the passionate people behind the garden's upkeep.
  • Find out how time-lapse footage reveals nature's cycles.

Did You Know

  • The film has a runtime of 50 minutes.
  • It features real-time and time-lapse footage of a garden.
  • The garden's display is synchronized with the solar system's clock.

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Garden enthusiastsNature loversTime-lapse photography fans
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Flicker & Pulse has a duration of 50 minutes.

What year was Flicker & Pulse released?

Flicker & Pulse was released in 2016.

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The film uses both real-time and time-lapse footage.

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