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201898 minGdocumentary

Greetings from Free Forests

201898 minGdocumentary

Southern Slovenia's forests provide a backdrop for narratives exploring the impact of colonialism and popular resistance on the environment and local history.

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Southern Slovenia's forests provide a backdrop for narratives exploring the impact of colonialism and popular resistance on the environment and local history.

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Ian Sorokadirector

Ian Sorokawriter

Saša Hajzlercast

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Southern Slovenia's dense forests serve as the backdrop for stories rooted in the land's history. Director Ian Soroka presents narratives that reflect on a significant event of popular resistance and its aftermath. The film captures the tension between past struggles and the current state of the environment, revealing the lingering effects of colonialism. Through its 98-minute runtime, "Greetings from Free Forests" invites reflection on the relationship between people and their natural surroundings.

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