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201127 min0documentary

5.8/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Red Dawn

201127 min0documentary

5.8/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Striking red tonalities of blood, flesh, and fish eyes dominate the vivid scenes of the Red Market in Macao.

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João Pedro Rodrigues,

João Rui Guerra da Mata

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Striking red tonalities of blood, flesh, and fish eyes dominate the vivid scenes of the Red Market in Macao.

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João Pedro Rodrigues

João Pedro Rodriguesdirector

João Rui Guerra da Mata

João Rui Guerra da Matadirector

João Pedro Rodrigues

João Pedro Rodrigueswriter

João Rui Guerra da Mata

João Rui Guerra da Matawriter

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Macao's Red Market pulses with vivid red hues, from blood to fish eyes. Filmmakers João Pedro Rodrigues and Guerra da Mata capture the striking visuals of this unique marketplace. The documentary runs for 27 minutes, immersing the audience in a world where life and death coexist. Through careful cinematography, the film contrasts reality and perception, revealing the unsettling beauty of the market's offerings. The work invites reflection on the complex dynamics present in this environment.

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