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202170 minPGdocumentary

Ode ao Choro

202170 minPGdocumentary

Cecilia Engels confronts her grief and explores the healing process following the death of her best friend through personal reflections and emotional storytelling.

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Cecilia Engels confronts her grief and explores the healing process following the death of her best friend through personal reflections and emotional storytelling.

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Cecilia Engels

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Cecilia Engels, a film director, confronts her grief after the death of her best friend. She steps in front of the camera to share her experiences and emotions. Through her lens, she seeks to understand loss and the process of healing. "Ode ao Choro" runs for 70 minutes and was released in 2021.

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