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201152 minGdocumentary

Scapes and Elements

201152 minGdocumentary

Five panoramas of nature provide prolonged views of open landscapes in a 52-minute presentation by Manfred Neuwirth.

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Manfred Neuwirth

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Five panoramas of nature provide prolonged views of open landscapes in a 52-minute presentation by Manfred Neuwirth.

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Manfred Neuwirth

Manfred Neuwirthdirector

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Manfred Neuwirth presents a series of five panoramas in Scapes and Elements, each offering an extended view of open nature. The film captures the interplay of sound and sight across diverse environments. Neuwirth's meticulous attention to composition and timing shapes the experience, inviting contemplation of the natural world. With a runtime of 52 minutes, this 2011 documentary immerses audiences in the beauty and complexity of these landscapes.

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