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199512 minPGdoc-short

Life is Elsewhere

199512 minPGdoc-short

Twelve minutes capture life in a monastery where generations of nuns coexist, isolated yet influenced by the world beyond their walls.

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Twelve minutes capture life in a monastery where generations of nuns coexist, isolated yet influenced by the world beyond their walls.

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Radu Muntean

Radu Munteandirector

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Inside a monastery, generations of nuns live a life marked by routine and reflection. The convent's walls provide a sanctuary from the outside world, yet the sounds and distractions of modern life seep into their daily existence. As time moves slowly within the cloister, the nuns navigate their spiritual commitments while confronting the allure of the life beyond their secluded haven. The film captures the tension between isolation and the pull of contemporary society.

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