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202312 minPGdoc-short

Mentally Broken

202312 minPGdoc-short

Two earthquakes measuring 7.8 Mw and 7.5 Mw struck Kahramanmaras on February 6, 2023, causing significant psychological and physical destruction.

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Two earthquakes measuring 7.8 Mw and 7.5 Mw struck Kahramanmaras on February 6, 2023, causing significant psychological and physical destruction.

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Cem Güzeldirector

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Kahramanmaras faced two earthquakes measuring 7.8 Mw and 7.5 Mw on February 6, 2023. The first struck the Pazarcik district, followed by the second in Ekinözü nine hours later. The documentary shows the aftermath of these events. It covers the physical destruction and the psychological effects on survivors. It presents testimonies and accounts of those affected, detailing their experiences in the days following the earthquakes. The film runs for 12 minutes.

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