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202284 minGdocumentary

The Invisible Frontier

202284 minGdocumentary

Members of the army spend their breaks on an uninhabited island playing board games, swimming, and doing karaoke amid the backdrop of a violent reality.

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Mariana Flores Villalba

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Members of the army spend their breaks on an uninhabited island playing board games, swimming, and doing karaoke amid the backdrop of a violent reality.

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On an uninhabited island off the Mexican Pacific coast, army members engage in daily drills and routines. They spend their free time playing board games under trees, swimming, flying kites, and singing karaoke. Despite the tranquil setting, the soldiers remain aware of the violence affecting their country. This contrast between their peaceful activities and the harsh backdrop forms the basis of the film.

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