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202037 minPGdocumentary

Goodnight Goodnight

202037 minPGdocumentary

Hydroelectric power plants serve as a backdrop for a visual exploration of the complex relationships between energy consumption, romance, and feelings of alienation.

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Mackenzie Reid Rostad

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Hydroelectric power plants serve as a backdrop for a visual exploration of the complex relationships between energy consumption, romance, and feelings of alienation.

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Mackenzie Reid Rostaddirector

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Jonathan Martineaucast

Louis-Olivier Battycast

John Barentinecast

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A series of striking visuals unfolds against the backdrop of hydroelectric power plants. The film questions the connections between energy consumption, romance, and feelings of alienation. It presents a narrative that does not provide definitive answers but instead invites contemplation on how contemporary energy use shapes personal experiences. With a runtime of 37 minutes, "Goodnight Goodnight" engages with these themes in a mysterious and visually arresting manner.

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