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202188 minPGdocumentary

Isolation

202188 minPGdocumentary

Five European directors document the revolutions and personal dramas in their countries caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Julia von Heinz,

Olivier Guerpillon,

Michele Placido,

Michael Winterbottom,

Jaco Van Dormael

Synopsis

Five European directors document the revolutions and personal dramas in their countries caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Julia von Heinzdirector

Olivier Guerpillon

Olivier Guerpillondirector

Michele Placido

Michele Placidodirector

Michael Winterbottom

Michael Winterbottomdirector

Jaco Van Dormael

Jaco Van Dormaeldirector

Synopsis

Julia von Heinz searches for answers after her father, Hans-Michael von Heinz, passes away. Through emails to friends and acquaintances, including filmmaker Rosa von Praunheim, she uncovers her father's hidden sexual identity. This personal story is part of a larger documentary by five European directors, reflecting on the upheaval in their countries caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. "Isolation" runs for 88 minutes and was released in 2021.

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