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202415 minPGdoc-short

Pastrana

202415 minPGdoc-short

Melissa Brogni reflects on her memories with late friend Pastrana while creating a tribute that explores their shared experiences and the impact of loss.

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Melissa Brogni reflects on her memories with late friend Pastrana while creating a tribute that explores their shared experiences and the impact of loss.

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Melissa Brogni

Melissa Brognidirector

Gabriel Motta

Gabriel Mottadirector

Melissa Brogni

Melissa Brogniwriter

Júlia Cazarréwriter

Gabriel Motta

Gabriel Mottawriter

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Melissa Brogni, a downhill skateboarder, works on a tribute to her late friend Pastrana. She reflects on their memories and retrieves images from the past. With help from her friends, Melissa revisits moments that shaped their time together. Through this process, she seeks to understand the absence left by Pastrana. The documentary runs for 15 minutes and was released in 2024.

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