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201821 minPGdocumentary

Pedigree

201821 minPGdocumentary

A mongrel mixture of found, produced, and processed materials traces the legacy of the Russian revolution through the stories of dogs and humans.

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Graeme Arnfield

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A mongrel mixture of found, produced, and processed materials traces the legacy of the Russian revolution through the stories of dogs and humans.

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Graeme Arnfielddirector

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Filmed at the factory where Joy was buried, "Pedigree" features a mix of found and processed materials. It presents stories about dogs and revolutions. The film traces the domesticated legacy of the Russian Revolution, connecting canine narratives with historical events. The duration of the documentary is 21 minutes, and it was released in 2018. Themes of animal involvement and historical context are central to the narrative.

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