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200973 minPGdocumentary

5.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Pacific

200973 minPGdocumentary

5.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A seven-day cruise through Fernando de Noronha, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is documented by passengers using their personal cameras.

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Marcelo Pedroso

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A seven-day cruise through Fernando de Noronha, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is documented by passengers using their personal cameras.

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Marcelo Pedrosodirector

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Fernando de Noronha, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Brazil, provides a stunning backdrop for a seven-day cruise. Passengers document their experiences using personal cameras, capturing the archipelago's diverse marine life and breathtaking scenery. The film reflects on the role of image production in society, focusing on the perspectives of everyday tourists. It challenges stereotypes of Brazilian society and prompts consideration of how visual representations shape cultural narratives. Directed by Marcelo Pedroso, "Pacific" runs for 73 minutes.

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