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20187 minGdoc-short

Plastic Pollution

On the Border

20187 minGdoc-short

Ocean trash covers an off-season beach, creating a striking visual that raises concerns about environmental damage.

Plastic Pollution

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Yoshiki Nishimura

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Ocean trash covers an off-season beach, creating a striking visual that raises concerns about environmental damage.

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Yoshiki Nishimuradirector

Yoshiki Nishimurawriter

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An off-season beach is covered in ocean trash. This debris includes various items washed ashore, presenting a significant environmental issue. The scenes reveal how human actions contribute to this pollution. Strong ocean waves amplify the problem, creating objects that resemble art installations. The film runs for 7 minutes and was released in 2018. It combines elements of nature, environment, and art to depict this urgent issue.

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