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201621 minPGdocumentary

La Distancia Perdida

201621 minPGdocumentary

Emigration and separation are explored through a collage of images and sounds that reflect on fractured family ties and the impact of time on relationships.

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Emigration and separation are explored through a collage of images and sounds that reflect on fractured family ties and the impact of time on relationships.

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Ilan Serruya

Ilan Serruyadirector

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Images and sounds from various sources interweave in La Distancia Perdida. The film addresses themes of emigration and separation, illustrating fractures in family ties. It reflects on how time alters relationships and memories. Through its 21-minute runtime, it presents a collage that invites reflection on the past and its influence on the present. The documentary, released in 2016, offers an artistic interpretation of these experiences.

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