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19829 minPGdoc-short

5.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Historical Events War Crimes

Through the Ruins

19829 minPGdoc-short

5.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Nine minutes of footage filmed during the Falklands War captures aerial bombardments and silhouettes of human figures in a war-torn environment.

Historical Events War Crimes

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Claudio Caldini

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Nine minutes of footage filmed during the Falklands War captures aerial bombardments and silhouettes of human figures in a war-torn environment.

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Aerial bombardments illuminate the night sky during the Falklands War in April and May 1982. Claudio Caldini's film, *Through the Ruins*, captures a unique perspective by filming without looking through the viewfinder. The camera moves through darkness and flickering lights, revealing silhouettes of human figures that remain disconnected. Scarcely lit locations emphasize the exposure of spaces and distances. The documentary reflects the emotional weight of a war-torn environment, filled with intuitions and imprecise memories.

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