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202181 minPGdocumentary

8.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

My Place is Here

202181 minPGdocumentary

8.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

In March 2020, Brescia's Spedali Civili hospital experiences an overwhelming influx of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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In March 2020, Brescia's Spedali Civili hospital experiences an overwhelming influx of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Michele Aiellodirector

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Brescia's Spedali Civili hospital faces severe challenges in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Filmmaker Michele Aiello records the experiences of patients and healthcare workers as they confront the crisis. The influx of patients tests the limits of medical staff. Aiello's direct cinema method captures the emotional and physical toll on everyone involved. The film presents scenes of daily life in a hospital overwhelmed by an unknown virus and the impact on those fighting against it.

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