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202490 minGdocumentary

Jungle/Placht

202490 minGdocumentary

Otto Placht splits his time between Prague and Peru, creating art inspired by the Amazon rainforest while exploring themes of nature and family dynamics.

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Alice Růžičková

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Otto Placht splits his time between Prague and Peru, creating art inspired by the Amazon rainforest while exploring themes of nature and family dynamics.

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Alice Růžičkovádirector

Alice Růžičkováwriter

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Otto Placht splits his time between Prague and Peru. He creates art inspired by the Amazon rainforest and local communities. The film follows his creative process, showing him working in a studio built in the rainforest and in his Prague interiors. Nature scenes contrast with city life, revealing Placht's romantic relationships and family dynamics. His paintings reflect a respect for nature and advocate for environmental protection. Directed by Alice Růžičková, the documentary runs for 90 minutes.

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