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202420 minPGdocumentary

Tonnage

202420 minPGdocumentary

In Eleusis, dockworkers manage cargo and freight at the port, reflecting on the weight of their labor and its economic significance over time.

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Yorgos Kyvernitis

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In Eleusis, dockworkers manage cargo and freight at the port, reflecting on the weight of their labor and its economic significance over time.

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Yorgos Kyvernitisdirector

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Eleusis' dockworkers navigate daily tasks at the port. They handle cargo and freight that define the town's economy. The film titled Tonnage connects the concept of tonnage to the weight of their labor and its significance. It highlights language around weight and records the dockworkers' experiences over time. The documentary runs for 20 minutes and was released in 2024.

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