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19896 minPGdoc-short

Structure

19896 minPGdoc-short

An experienced prison guard shares insights on upbringing, order, and freedom in a six-minute talk aimed at primary school students.

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Paweł Łoziński

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An experienced prison guard shares insights on upbringing, order, and freedom in a six-minute talk aimed at primary school students.

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An experienced prison guard reflects on his career while speaking at a primary school. He discusses themes such as upbringing, order, and the challenges faced by young people. Conversations revolve around concepts of freedom and Solidarity. Directed by Paweł Łoziński, "Structure" runs for six minutes and delves into the guard's insights on life within and outside prison walls.

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