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202214 minPGdoc-short

5.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Vertical Shadow

202214 minPGdoc-short

5.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Six million people live in Santiago, Chile, a city facing pollution and social challenges, as seen through the lives of immigrants during lockdown.

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Ananké Pereira,

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Six million people live in Santiago, Chile, a city facing pollution and social challenges, as seen through the lives of immigrants during lockdown.

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Ananké Pereiradirector

Felipe Elgueta

Felipe Elguetadirector

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Santiago de Chile's social housing high-rises provide a backdrop for daily life during the lockdown. Directors Felipe Elgueta and Ananké Pereira document the experiences of immigrants living in these cramped conditions. The film captures intimate moments against the imposing Andes, revealing the challenges of pollution and social issues in a city of six million. Through candid observations, it reflects on the struggles and aspirations of its inhabitants as they navigate their environment.

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