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202679 minPGdocumentary

Kukata Miti

202679 minPGdocumentary

Timber exploitation practices in Germany, Indonesia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are examined through a lens of visual and political anthropology.

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Timber exploitation practices in Germany, Indonesia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are examined through a lens of visual and political anthropology.

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Daniel Kötterdirector

Ikbal Lubyswriter

Olande Byamunguwriter

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Spanning the forests of Germany, Indonesia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this layered essay in visual and political anthropology explores the diverse practices, tools, and motives behind timber exploitation

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