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201913 minGdoc-short

The Crossing

201913 minGdoc-short

An outcast travels through a dam in Sierra Maestra, the birthplace of the Cuban Revolution, in a 13-minute film.

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Otávio Almeida

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An outcast travels through a dam in Sierra Maestra, the birthplace of the Cuban Revolution, in a 13-minute film.

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An outcast moves through the Sierra Maestra, the birthplace of the Cuban Revolution. The scene unfolds at a dam, where the character traverses a sparse environment. Each step reflects a connection to the surroundings, as the body and habitat merge. The film's 13-minute runtime captures this gradual transformation, blending history with the natural world.

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