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202013 minGdoc-short

Rhonda Highlands

202013 minGdoc-short

A 13-minute musical study captures the motorcycle culture in São Paulo during the early fall of 2020 amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Claudio Szynkier

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A 13-minute musical study captures the motorcycle culture in São Paulo during the early fall of 2020 amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Claudio Szynkier rides through São Paulo in the early fall of 2020, capturing the city's motorcycle culture during the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. This 13-minute film combines elements of nature and music, reflecting Szynkier's first formal foray into cinema. The project unfolds as an improvised musical experience, developed during a post-quarantine afternoon ride, offering a unique perspective on urban life amid changing circumstances.

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