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201813 minPGdoc-short

Strange Magic

201813 minPGdoc-short

A fanzine created by Tavi Gevinson in 2012 features her writing and imagery related to THE VIRGIN SUICIDES and themes of adolescence and memory.

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A fanzine created by Tavi Gevinson in 2012 features her writing and imagery related to THE VIRGIN SUICIDES and themes of adolescence and memory.

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Tavi Gevinson reflects on Sofia Coppola’s film The Virgin Suicides and its themes of adolescence and memory. The 13-minute documentary features Gevinson’s personal writing and images from a fanzine she created in 2012. Through her lens, she connects her experiences with the film's narrative, examining the emotional resonance of the story and its enduring influence.

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