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202080 minPGdocumentary

iSola

202080 minPGdocumentary

An 80-minute personal documentary filmed on a mobile phone during lockdown reflects on illness, isolation, and the role of storytelling in facing fears.

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An 80-minute personal documentary filmed on a mobile phone during lockdown reflects on illness, isolation, and the role of storytelling in facing fears.

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Elisa Fuksas

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Elisa Fuksas

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A woman films her life during lockdown in 2020 on a mobile phone. She documents her illness and time spent in isolation. Through her narrative, she reflects on fear and the role of storytelling. The 80-minute documentary captures her personal experience in a confined space and the thoughts that arise from it.

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