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Impending Doom

20068 minGdoc-short

Two funerals are examined through the lens of the rites celebrated by the living, connecting Pope John Paul II and Álvaro Cunhal.

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Two funerals are examined through the lens of the rites celebrated by the living, connecting Pope John Paul II and Álvaro Cunhal.

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Edgar Pêra

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Two notable figures, Ioannes Paulus PP. II and Álvaro Barreirinhas Cunhal, both faced death, leading to significant funerals. Their lives and legacies intersect in unexpected ways. The film presents their memorials set against a shared soundtrack, prompting reflection on the rituals of mourning. It lasts eight minutes and combines elements of history, science, and art to examine these contrasting figures and their final farewells.

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