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201228 minGdocumentary

Tattoo

201228 minGdocumentary

Teenage students in Forssa, Finland, received tattoos during art lessons at their upper comprehensive school in 1995.

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Teenage students in Forssa, Finland, received tattoos during art lessons at their upper comprehensive school in 1995.

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Kati Kanervadirector

Kati Kanervawriter

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In 1995, students at an upper comprehensive school in Forssa, Finland, received tattoos during their art lessons. The documentary Tattoo follows these teenage students as they participate in a controversial project. This initiative raised discussions about art, identity, and the permanence of tattoos. The film captures the reactions from the students, their parents, and teachers in the small town. It runs for 28 minutes and delves into the experiences surrounding this unique educational effort.

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