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20229 minGdoc-short

Rolava

20229 minGdoc-short

A young woman walks through the ruins in the Sudetes forest of the Czech Republic, reflecting on the remnants of a troubled past.

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A young woman walks through the ruins in the Sudetes forest of the Czech Republic, reflecting on the remnants of a troubled past.

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Rosalie Guaydirector

Thomas Landrydirector

Rosalie Guaywriter

Thomas Landrywriter

Alice Janstovácast

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A young woman walks through the Sudetes forest in the Czech Republic. Ruins from a troubled past surround her. She reflects on history and the need to remember these remnants. Directed by Rosalie Guay, Rolava spans 9 minutes. The film captures the connection between nature and memory in a specific location marked by its history.

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