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201719 minGdoc-short

Skinnings

201719 minGdoc-short

A transition from 16mm footage to computer simulation marks the transformation of a Parisian neighborhood into a prestigious real estate project.

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A transition from 16mm footage to computer simulation marks the transformation of a Parisian neighborhood into a prestigious real estate project.

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Daniel Nehmdirector

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An intimate area in the outskirts of Paris undergoes significant change as it transforms into a prestigious real estate project. Filmmaker Daniel Nehm uses 16mm footage and computer simulations to document this shift. The film captures the voices and stories from the banlieue, reflecting on the loss and dreams associated with urban development. "Skinnings" runs for 19 minutes and was released in 2017, offering a stark view of contemporary transformation in this troubled neighborhood.

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