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200973 minPGdocumentary

Tekton

200973 minPGdocumentary

Three decades after its initial halt, the San Juan Civic Center construction project resumes, merging bureaucratic efforts with human labor and ambition.

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Three decades after its initial halt, the San Juan Civic Center construction project resumes, merging bureaucratic efforts with human labor and ambition.

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Mariano Donosodirector

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Mariano Donoso observes the San Juan Civic Center construction project, which resumes after a three-decade halt. The bureaucratic process aligns with cranes and workers, signaling a revival of ambitious plans. This return to activity reflects the desire to fulfill once-lost architectural dreams. The film captures the contrast between past interruptions and the renewed efforts to complete the project.

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