Documentary backdrop image for On the Playground (2015)

Documentary backdrop image for On the Playground (2015)

201513 minPGdoc-short

On the Playground

201513 minPGdoc-short

An island neighborhood features children, dogs, old people, and fishermen, juxtaposed between a playground and a pet cemetery.

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An island neighborhood features children, dogs, old people, and fishermen, juxtaposed between a playground and a pet cemetery.

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Pol Hranekdirector

Pol Hranekwriter

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Rusanivka is an island neighborhood filled with children, dogs, and elderly residents. Fishermen work along the shores, contributing to the local life. The film contrasts the joy of a playground with the somber presence of a pet cemetery. It captures the daily routines and interactions of the community, reflecting on the coexistence of play and loss in this unique environment. The documentary runs for 13 minutes and was released in 2015.

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