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201819 minGdoc-short

Looking for Deni

201819 minGdoc-short

Nineteen minutes follow Déni as he searches for his identity amid snowy landscapes in Kazakhstan, confronting his Chechen family and cultural roots.

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Déni Oumar Pitsaev

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Nineteen minutes follow Déni as he searches for his identity amid snowy landscapes in Kazakhstan, confronting his Chechen family and cultural roots.

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Déni Oumar Pitsaev

Déni Oumar Pitsaevdirector

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Déni walks through the snowy landscapes of Kazakhstan, reflecting on his childhood. He visits an apartment filled with thick drapes, where he meets his Chechen family. In the mosque and boxing gym, he observes the strong bonds among the men in his clan. As they are settled in their lives, Déni struggles to find his place within this world.

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