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201820 minPGdocumentary

Song X

201820 minPGdocumentary

A group of teenagers conducts a cremation ceremony for a man sought by the military for deserting, captured on expired black-and-white film stock.

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Pathompon Mont Tesprateep

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A group of teenagers conducts a cremation ceremony for a man sought by the military for deserting, captured on expired black-and-white film stock.

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A group of teenagers conducts a cremation ceremony for a man sought by the military for desertion. They honor their friend as he enters the afterlife. The documentary uses expired black-and-white film stock, which reflects the fading nature of life. Shot in 2018, the 20-minute film provides a stark portrayal of loss and remembrance within a society grappling with conflict.

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