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198077 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Poto and Cabengo

198077 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Two twin girls create a unique language that only they understand, raising questions about language development and communication.

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Two twin girls create a unique language that only they understand, raising questions about language development and communication.

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Youhei Suzukidirector

Ayana Taketatsu

Ayana Taketatsucast

Sora Amamiya

Sora Amamiyacast

Tetsuya Kakihara

Tetsuya Kakiharacast

Inori Minasecast

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Twin girls communicate in a language only they understand. Set in their home, “Poto and Cabengo,” directed by Jean-Pierre Gorin, follows their unique linguistic development. The film captures their childhood interactions and the bond they share. It documents the phenomenon of spontaneous language creation, providing insight into communication and language acquisition. Released in 1980, the documentary runs for 77 minutes.

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