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202010 minGdoc-short

Mpaka

202010 minGdoc-short

A man performs a rite in an abandoned town where machines drown out the sounds of nature beneath a hazy layer.

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Violeta Mora Acosta

Synopsis

A man performs a rite in an abandoned town where machines drown out the sounds of nature beneath a hazy layer.

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Violeta Mora Acostadirector

Adriana Otero Vargaswriter

Alberto Lealcast

Synopsis

An abandoned town sits under a hazy layer. Machinery drowns out the sounds of nature. A man performs a rite to attempt to save the environment from this destruction. The film runs for 10 minutes and features elements of nature and music woven into its narrative. It depicts a stark contrast between the natural world and the encroaching noise of industry.

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