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201616 minPGdoc-short

Mercado

201616 minPGdoc-short

A 22,000 square meter property serves as the backdrop for the daily routines of workers at the Santa Fe Fruit and Vegetable Market.

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Luciano Giardino

Synopsis

A 22,000 square meter property serves as the backdrop for the daily routines of workers at the Santa Fe Fruit and Vegetable Market.

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Luciano Giardino

Luciano Giardinodirector

Gabriel Cavalericast

Daniel Medranocast

Pablo Cancianicast

Cristian Pastorcast

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Workers at the Santa Fe Fruit and Vegetable Market begin their day amid the bustle of a 22,000 square meter facility. The film captures their routines, from harvesting produce to selling it to customers. Each worker plays a role in this vital hub of commerce, which has a significant impact on local employment. The documentary presents a vivid portrayal of daily life in this essential market.

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