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202121 minGdocumentary

The Dawn Chorus

202121 minGdocumentary

Thirty-five artists from over 13 countries collaborated to create a 21-minute cinematic meditation during the first COVID-19 lockdown on May 3, 2020.

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Thirty-five artists from over 13 countries collaborated to create a 21-minute cinematic meditation during the first COVID-19 lockdown on May 3, 2020.

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Patrick Shen

Patrick Shendirector

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On May 3, 2020, as the world faced the first COVID-19 lockdown, 35 artists from over 13 countries contributed to a collective project. Patrick Shen directed "The Dawn Chorus," a 21-minute cinematic meditation that captures the sounds and sights of dawn breaking across various locations. The film features environmental bird songs and ambient sounds, creating a nonverbal portrait that transitions from darkness to light, symbolizing hope and rebirth during a challenging time.

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