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202272 minPGdocumentary

On a grandi ensemble

202272 minPGdocumentary

Seven former residents of the Gagarin housing estate in Ivry sur Seine share their memories and experiences of life in the now-demolished community.

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Seven former residents of the Gagarin housing estate in Ivry sur Seine share their memories and experiences of life in the now-demolished community.

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Adnane Traghadirector

Loïc Jumetcast

Romain Marchandcast

Yuri Gagarin

Yuri Gagarincast

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Adnane Tragha revisits the Gagarin housing estate in Ivry sur Seine, which was demolished in 2020. Through the voices of former residents like Daniel, Loïc, and Karima, memories of life in the estate come to life. They share experiences of hardship, solidarity, and community. The film intertwines personal stories with archival footage, presenting a narrative of a working-class neighborhood and its significance to its inhabitants.

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