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200180 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(13 ratings)• TMDB

The Settlement

200180 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(13 ratings)• TMDB

A day in a settlement for people with mental health issues reveals a growing sense of anxiety and hopelessness beneath its peaceful exterior.

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Sergei Loznitsa

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A day in a settlement for people with mental health issues reveals a growing sense of anxiety and hopelessness beneath its peaceful exterior.

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In a quiet settlement set in the countryside, residents with mental health challenges participate in daily activities. They live and work together, creating an environment that appears harmonious. However, beneath this surface, an atmosphere of anxiety and hopelessness grows. The film presents a stark contrast between the idyllic setting and the emotional struggles faced by the inhabitants. Running time is 80 minutes.

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