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201042 minPGdocumentary

Jali road

201042 minPGdocumentary

A newly graduated architect takes on the challenge of renovating a rural hospital in Pirimiti, a small village in Malawi.

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Matteo Ferrarini

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A newly graduated architect takes on the challenge of renovating a rural hospital in Pirimiti, a small village in Malawi.

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Matteo Ferrarinidirector

Matteo Ferrariniwriter

Lorenzo Pierinicast

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Lorenzo Pierini, a newly graduated architect, arrives in Pirimiti, a village in Malawi. He is tasked with renovating the local hospital on the road to Jali. The project addresses the community's pressing healthcare needs. With limited resources, Pierini navigates challenges in design and construction. The documentary captures his efforts to improve facilities in a rural setting. It spans 42 minutes, detailing the renovation process and its impact on the village's access to healthcare.

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