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201613 minPGdoc-short

Notes From Underground

201613 minPGdoc-short

A man lives in an apartment filled with various objects, seeking refuge from social roles and the chaos of military unrest in his country.

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A man lives in an apartment filled with various objects, seeking refuge from social roles and the chaos of military unrest in his country.

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Uli Golubdirector

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A man lives in isolation in his cluttered apartment, surrounded by various objects. He avoids the chaos of riots and military unrest outside. His home resembles a Noah’s Ark, filled with belongings instead of animals. The narrative combines real events, personal stories, and media propaganda. It reflects his fears and the turmoil of contemporary society. The 13-minute film presents a collage of imagined nightmares and daily life, illustrating the man's struggle with reality.

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