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200960 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Ruins

200960 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Abandoned buildings and decaying structures throughout Portugal reveal the effects of time and human actions on once-vibrant spaces in Manuel Mozos' work.

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Abandoned buildings and decaying structures throughout Portugal reveal the effects of time and human actions on once-vibrant spaces in Manuel Mozos' work.

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Robert Hypesdirector

Andrew Burkumwriter

Joseph Hypescast

Madison Mitchellcast

Colton Denniscast

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Abandoned buildings and decaying structures fill the screen in Manuel Mozos' 2009 documentary, "Ruins." The film presents sites once vibrant with activity, now silent and forgotten. It examines how nature and human actions have altered these places over time. The documentary captures the remnants of work and leisure spaces, reflecting on their past significance. Through striking imagery, "Ruins" illustrates the passage of time and the remnants of human endeavors in Portugal.

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