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Synopsis

Twenty-five minutes of intimate confessions from doormen and porters reveal the emotional challenges of working in transit areas in Barcelona.

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Why Watch

  • Meet doormen sharing their unique daily experiences.
  • Find out how transit workers build emotional connections.
  • See Barcelona's transit areas from a new perspective.

Did You Know

  • The film features doormen and porters from Barcelona, Spain.
  • Andrea Ballesteros i Beato directed the film in 2017.
  • The documentary has a runtime of 25 minutes.
  • The film is available in Catalan and Spanish.

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Urban life enthusiastsDocumentary loversBarcelona culture fans
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Who directed The Interior City?

Andrea Ballesteros i Beato directed The Interior City.

What is the duration of The Interior City?

The duration of The Interior City is 25 minutes.

In which country was The Interior City produced?

The Interior City was produced in Spain.

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