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202561 minGdocumentary

Offscreen, the Shadows

202561 minGdocumentary

A trip to Italy unfolds through a diary in two voices, intertwining love's desires and difficulties with literature and cinema.

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Gustavo de Mattos Jahn

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A trip to Italy unfolds through a diary in two voices, intertwining love's desires and difficulties with literature and cinema.

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Anna Duboscdirector

Gustavo de Mattos Jahndirector

Anna Duboscwriter

Gustavo de Mattos Jahnwriter

Anna Dubosccast

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A writer and a filmmaker travel to Italy to document their experiences. They create a diary that intertwines their thoughts on love with reflections on literature and cinema. The film captures the beauty of Italian landscapes and the distinct pink stones, serving as a backdrop for their exploration of desire and the challenges of romantic connection. "Offscreen, the Shadows" runs for 61 minutes and was released in 2025.

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