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201620 minPGdocumentary

Olteanca

201620 minPGdocumentary

A rural village in Romania faces an aging population as young people leave and do not return.

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A rural village in Romania faces an aging population as young people leave and do not return.

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Pedro Borsanidirector

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Olteanca is a small rural village in Romania where life moves slowly. The quiet countryside holds an aging population. Young people have left the village, seeking opportunities elsewhere and not returning. This 20-minute documentary captures the everyday life of the remaining residents and reflects on the effects of youth migration on the community. The film paints a picture of a village grappling with the passage of time.

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