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202520 minPGdocumentary

Skin Despair

202520 minPGdocumentary

A filmmaker revisits home videos from her childhood, reflecting on themes of innocence and memory over a 20-minute runtime.

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Mireia Vilapuig

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A filmmaker revisits home videos from her childhood, reflecting on themes of innocence and memory over a 20-minute runtime.

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Mireia Vilapuig

Mireia Vilapuigdirector

Mireia Vilapuig

Mireia Vilapuigwriter

Silvana Bertran de Miguelcast

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Home videos from a filmmaker's childhood show her at age 13. These recordings document moments from her early teenage years. The filmmaker reflects on her past and her memories. She discusses themes of innocence and self-awareness. This dialogue between her past and present unfolds over 20 minutes. "Skin Despair" encourages a look at personal history through the lens of time.

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