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202023 minGdocumentary

Talamanca

202023 minGdocumentary

A sound echoes across the forest of Talamanca, awakening the ordinary life of Justo, a BriBri farmer and father.

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A sound echoes across the forest of Talamanca, awakening the ordinary life of Justo, a BriBri farmer and father.

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Davide Marinodirector

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Justo, a BriBri farmer in Talamanca, hears a sound echoing through the forest. This sound connects him to the living world around him. The documentary focuses on the BriBri community in Talamanca in 2020. It illustrates their daily lives and the bond they share with nature. Justo's experiences reveal aspects of their culture and relationship with the land. The film runs for 23 minutes.

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