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202222 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Rocks in a Windless Wadi

202222 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Three men recount their buried childhood traumas against the backdrop of a serene wadi in North Africa or the Middle East.

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Three men recount their buried childhood traumas against the backdrop of a serene wadi in North Africa or the Middle East.

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EJ Gagui

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EJ Gagui

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A wadi in North Africa or the Middle East serves as the backdrop for "Rocks in a Windless Wadi." Filmmaker EJ Gagui and his brother reflect on the stillness of the scene, which they find unsettling. The film features audio recordings of three men sharing their childhood traumas. Their stories reveal deep emotional scars that contrast sharply with the calm surroundings. The documentary runs for 22 minutes and was produced in the Philippines in 2022.

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