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202177 minUdocumentary

7.1/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

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The Kiosk

202177 minUdocumentary

7.1/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

At Le Kiosque, a family-run newsstand in Paris, daily interactions highlight the decline of physical media and the importance of community connections.

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Alexandra Pianelli

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At Le Kiosque, a family-run newsstand in Paris, daily interactions highlight the decline of physical media and the importance of community connections.

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Alexandra Pianelli

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Alexandra Pianelli

Alexandra Pianelliwriter

Damien Fourmeaucast

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Marcel Cierniakcast

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At Le Kiosque, a family newsstand in Paris, daily life unfolds with a mix of familiar faces and lost travelers. Director Alexandra Pianelli uses her iPhone and GoPro to capture interactions at the cramped counter. Regulars stop for newspapers and conversation, while others seek directions. As physical media faces decline, the film reflects on community connections in a changing world. The documentary runs for 77 minutes and was released in 2021.

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