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199126 minPGdocumentary

MERIAUX FRERES

199126 minPGdocumentary

A novice handyman spends his savings at a hardware shop, separated from the rest of the store by a worn plexiglass screen.

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Christian Deloeuil

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A novice handyman spends his savings at a hardware shop, separated from the rest of the store by a worn plexiglass screen.

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Christian Deloeuil

Christian Deloeuildirector

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The Mériaux shop offers a view into the world of hardware. It features a worn plexiglass screen that separates the counter from the main area. A novice handyman recounts his experience of spending his savings during a visit. The film reflects on personal memories tied to the shop. It captures a moment of intimacy within this hardware space. The documentary runs for 26 minutes and was made in 1991.

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