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202412 minGdoc-short

Environmental Crime

One Crow Sorrow

202412 minGdoc-short

A 12-minute experimental short reflects the filmmaker's internal conflicts through the contradictions of early spring in an urban environment.

Environmental Crime

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Margaret Mäses

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A 12-minute experimental short reflects the filmmaker's internal conflicts through the contradictions of early spring in an urban environment.

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Margaret Mäses reflects on her eco-anxiety against the backdrop of an urban spring in "One Crow Sorrow." The 12-minute documentary captures the contrasts between nature and human-made environments. Mäses uses personal imagery to convey her internal struggles. The film encourages attention to the details of everyday life and the environmental issues affecting urban spaces.

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