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202322 minPGdocumentary

The Box

202322 minPGdocumentary

A young family relocates to a small Slovenian industrial town in Yugoslavia during the 1960s and 1970s in search of work.

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Tomaž Pavkovič

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A young family relocates to a small Slovenian industrial town in Yugoslavia during the 1960s and 1970s in search of work.

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Tomaž Pavkovičdirector

Tomaž Pavkovičwriter

Marko Pogačarwriter

Synopsis

A young family arrives in a small industrial town in Slovenia during the 1960s. They seek work amid the backdrop of Yugoslavia's changing economy. The film uses Super 8 mm footage to present a vivid portrait of daily life during this era. It captures the struggles and hopes of the family as they adapt to their new environment. The 22-minute documentary reflects on a time when many sought better opportunities in a rapidly evolving society.

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