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198964 minPGdocumentary

Treasures from the Trash

198964 minPGdocumentary

Five shorts directed by a Senegalese filmmaker illustrate the process of creating handicrafts from garbage found in landfills across Africa.

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Samba Félix Ndiaye

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Five shorts directed by a Senegalese filmmaker illustrate the process of creating handicrafts from garbage found in landfills across Africa.

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Samba Félix Ndiayedirector

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In Senegal, artisans gather discarded materials from landfills to create handicrafts. This documentary compiles five shorts directed by a Senegalese filmmaker. Each segment details the processes involved in transforming trash into useful items. The work reflects a response to the influx of consumer goods in Africa. It highlights small jobs that persist despite economic pressures. The film runs for 64 minutes and was released in 1989.

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