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202415 minGdoc-short

Grip

202415 minGdoc-short

A group of teenage girls from diverse backgrounds navigates a climbing camp in the Belgian Ardennes after fleeing the war in Ukraine.

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Laura De Baudringhien

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A group of teenage girls from diverse backgrounds navigates a climbing camp in the Belgian Ardennes after fleeing the war in Ukraine.

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Emilia arrives at a climbing camp in the Belgian Ardennes after fleeing the war in Ukraine with her family. At the camp, she joins a group of teenage girls from various backgrounds. Together, they face the challenges of climbing and the natural environment. As they navigate the physical demands of the sport, Emilia confronts her own emotions and experiences, seeking to find her place in a new world. The documentary runs for 15 minutes and was released in 2024.

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