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202410 minGdoc-short

The Circle

202410 minGdoc-short

One tattoo artist decides to get a tattoo in a way that no one has ever done to overcome his creative crisis.

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One tattoo artist decides to get a tattoo in a way that no one has ever done to overcome his creative crisis.

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Evgeny Bakirov

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Tattoo artist Herman Devyashin faces a creative crisis. In an effort to overcome this block, he decides to get a unique tattoo that no one has attempted before. Set against the backdrop of his studio, the film captures Devyashin’s process and thoughts as he seeks inspiration through this unconventional choice. The documentary runs for 10 minutes and was released in 2024.

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