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202114 minPGdoc-short

The Fabric

202114 minPGdoc-short

367 residents in a 25-story university dorm in Germany were confined during lockdown, with only tiny holes in thick fabric to see the outside world.

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367 residents in a 25-story university dorm in Germany were confined during lockdown, with only tiny holes in thick fabric to see the outside world.

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Iman Behrouzidirector

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Inside a 25-story university dorm in Germany, renovations halted due to the lockdown, leaving thick fabric draped around the building. The 367 residents faced isolation, peering through small openings in the material that obscured their view of the outside world. As life continued beyond the confines of the fabric, the documentary captures the experiences of those living in this altered environment during a time of uncertainty. The unfinished renovations serve as a backdrop to their daily lives.

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