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201864 minGdocumentary

Parenting Family Dynamics

Primera luz

201864 minGdocumentary

Carolina and Darius, audiovisual filmmakers in the Sierras de Córdoba, balance parenthood with domestic life and the challenges of nature.

Parenting Family Dynamics

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Carolina and Darius, audiovisual filmmakers in the Sierras de Córdoba, balance parenthood with domestic life and the challenges of nature.

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Darío Almagrodirector

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Carolina and Darius, two audiovisual filmmakers, navigate parenthood in the Sierras de Córdoba after the birth of their daughter, Lila. The film captures their daily routines, emotional challenges, and the influence of nature on their lives. It presents a candid look at motherhood and fatherhood, revealing the balance between domestic responsibilities and the external pressures they face. Through their experiences, the documentary portrays the cyclical patterns of life in a rural setting.

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