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201213 minPGdoc-short

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Taxi for Two

201213 minPGdoc-short

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Two taxi drivers in Montreal discuss life, love, and death while their conversations span locations from Port au Prince to Algiers.

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Two taxi drivers in Montreal discuss life, love, and death while their conversations span locations from Port au Prince to Algiers.

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Dan Popadirector

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Louis and Jamel drive their taxi through the streets of Montreal, engaging in lively discussions about life, love, and death. Their conversations span from Port au Prince to Algiers, reflecting their varied backgrounds and experiences. The film employs panoramic image multiplications to enhance the storytelling, creating a sense of magical realism. Through their dialogues, the documentary captures the everyday realities of taxi driving while inviting reflection on deeper themes within their vibrant urban environment.

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