Documentary backdrop image for GEDE VIZYON (2018)

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201815 minPGdoc-short

GEDE VIZYON

201815 minPGdoc-short

A wandering camera captures the intricate pathways of the Grand Cemetery of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in a 15-minute portrayal of its cultural significance.

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Steevens Simeon,

Marcos Serafim,

Synopsis

A wandering camera captures the intricate pathways of the Grand Cemetery of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in a 15-minute portrayal of its cultural significance.

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Steevens Simeondirector

Marcos Serafimdirector

Zé Kielwagen

Zé Kielwagendirector

Synopsis

The Grand Cemetery of Port-au-Prince is a key location in GEDE VIZYON. Directed by Steevens Simeon, the 15-minute film captures the cemetery's role in Haitian culture and spirituality. The camera moves through its pathways, recording sounds and images that reflect the cemetery's historical significance. The film presents how this sacred site influences Haitian life and death.

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