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202014 minPGdoc-short

La Espera

202014 minPGdoc-short

A caravan of makeshift tents and campfires moves toward the US border, seeking safety and a new life.

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Danilo Do Carmo,

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A caravan of makeshift tents and campfires moves toward the US border, seeking safety and a new life.

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Danilo Do Carmodirector

Jakob Kresedirector

Danilo Do Carmowriter

Jakob Kresewriter

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A caravan of makeshift tents and flickering campfires forms along the route to the US border. Individuals within this group seek safety and a new life. Silent images capture their daily struggles, while fragments of conversations reveal personal stories and aspirations. The film presents a stark contrast between the abstract notion of migration and the tangible experiences of those involved. Each moment brings the viewer closer to the realities faced by these travelers in their pursuit of hope.

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