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202311 minPGdoc-short

fossil:images

202311 minPGdoc-short

An 11-minute filmic essay connects the aesthetic representation of dinosaurs to the history of capitalism and its political ideologies.

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Lourenço Soares

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An 11-minute filmic essay connects the aesthetic representation of dinosaurs to the history of capitalism and its political ideologies.

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Lourenço Soaresdirector

Lourenço Soareswriter

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Dinosaurs appear as symbols in a filmic essay that connects their aesthetic representation to the history of capitalism. The documentary examines how political ideologies, power dynamics, gender roles, and extinction shape the public's imagination of these creatures. It presents a critical view of how the dinosaur has been used in various contexts, reflecting societal values and beliefs. Running for 11 minutes, "fossil:images" was released in 2023 and fits within the business genre.

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