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202218 minPGdoc-short

Le chameau

202218 minPGdoc-short

An 18-minute visual and auditory narrative follows Emma as she decides to have an abortion and practice symptothermia.

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An 18-minute visual and auditory narrative follows Emma as she decides to have an abortion and practice symptothermia.

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Emma Shigamidirector

Emma Shigamiwriter

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Emma faces a significant choice regarding her body. She decides to have an abortion while practicing symptothermia. The film uses a mix of unconventional visuals and intimate sounds to convey her experience. It prompts reflection on themes of freedom, choice, and the balance between benevolence and violence. "Le chameau," released in 2022, runs for 18 minutes.

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