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202213 minGdoc-short

Syncopated Green

202213 minGdoc-short

Thirteen minutes of rave music and imagery challenge the traditional portrayal of the English countryside and its imperial history.

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Thirteen minutes of rave music and imagery challenge the traditional portrayal of the English countryside and its imperial history.

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Arjuna Neumandirector

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Fields in the English countryside pulse with the sounds of rave music, breaking from the traditional image of rural England. "Syncopated Green" looks back at the history of outdoor free parties, contrasting them with the official narratives of the nation. The 13-minute film combines elements of music video, memoir, and essay to question how different histories could reshape the future.

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