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202430 minPGdocumentary

Still Waters

202430 minPGdocumentary

A young farmer prepares to leave his Greek island for mandatory military service, facing community expectations in his final days at home.

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A young farmer prepares to leave his Greek island for mandatory military service, facing community expectations in his final days at home.

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Jil Langedirector

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A young farmer prepares to leave his home on a Greek island for mandatory military service. He faces pressure from his community as he considers their expectations. The film captures his final days on the island, reflecting a moment of change in his life. This 30-minute documentary presents the personal and communal challenges during this transition.

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