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202415 minPGdoc-short

Nimager

202415 minPGdoc-short

Women gather at a hair salon in a Gaspésie long-term care facility, sharing memories amid isolation and limited resources.

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Marie-Frédérique Lemieux

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Women gather at a hair salon in a Gaspésie long-term care facility, sharing memories amid isolation and limited resources.

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Marie-Frédérique Lemieuxdirector

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Women gather at a hair salon in a long-term care facility in Gaspésie. They exchange memories and stories as they receive hair care services. The film presents their interactions in a setting marked by isolation and limited resources. The women navigate daily life while engaging in conversations that reflect their experiences. This 15-minute documentary captures their moments of connection and community within the facility.

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