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202516 minPGdoc-short

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Animals Biodiversity

Portals

202516 minPGdoc-short

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Cádiz, Spain, provides the setting for a film that combines live action and animation to showcase the Guadalete river and its unique ecosystems.

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Cádiz, Spain, provides the setting for a film that combines live action and animation to showcase the Guadalete river and its unique ecosystems.

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Elena Duque

Elena Duquedirector

Elena Duque

Elena Duquewriter

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Cádiz, Spain, is the setting for Portals, a 16-minute documentary directed by Elena Duque. The film follows the Guadalete river, blending live action and animation to reveal hidden aspects of the region. Through inter-dimensional portals, it presents unusual flora and fauna that challenge perceptions of nature. The documentary captures the river's course and the secrets it holds, transforming familiar sights into extraordinary experiences.

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