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20207 minPGdoc-short

Rider

20207 minPGdoc-short

Seven minutes capture a horseback rider preparing for a lesson while reflecting on memories and themes of disability and therapy.

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Seven minutes capture a horseback rider preparing for a lesson while reflecting on memories and themes of disability and therapy.

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Miranda Orthdirector

Svava Tergesen

Svava Tergesendirector

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A horseback rider prepares for a lesson, moving through a familiar space filled with memories. The film shifts between past experiences and current activities, creating a dialogue between the two. It addresses themes of the archive, disability, and therapy within the context of equestrian practice. At just seven minutes long, "Rider" offers a reflective look at the relationship between physical activity and personal history. The documentary was released in 2020 and falls under the health genre.

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