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201974 minPGdocumentary

7.1/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Serendipity

201974 minPGdocumentary

7.1/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

At 31 years old, French artist Prune Nourry faces breast cancer and documents her treatment and recovery through her art over 74 minutes.

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Darren Aronofsky,

Alastair Siddons

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At 31 years old, French artist Prune Nourry faces breast cancer and documents her treatment and recovery through her art over 74 minutes.

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Prune Nourry, a French artist, faces breast cancer at age 31. During her treatment, she documents her experiences and reflects on her relationship with her body. The film captures her artistic process as she transforms her struggle into creative expression. Through her work, Nourry redefines her art and its meaning. Directed by Darren Aronofsky, "Serendipity" runs for 74 minutes and features interviews in Mandarin, English, and French.

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