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198214 minGdoc-short

The Night School Students

198214 minGdoc-short

Fourteen minutes capture the lives of miners enduring a sun-deprived existence, marked by melancholy and absurdist irony.

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Fourteen minutes capture the lives of miners enduring a sun-deprived existence, marked by melancholy and absurdist irony.

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Copel Moscudirector

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Miners toil in darkness, their lives shaped by the demands of their work. In "The Night School Students," director Copel Moscu presents a 14-minute portrayal of their sun-deprived existence. The film combines elements of melancholy and absurdity, reflecting the hardships faced by those in the mining profession. It captures their daily struggles and the unique atmosphere of life underground, marking Moscu's debut in film.

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