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201814 minPGdoc-short

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

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Vesuvius at Home

201814 minPGdoc-short

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A woman reflects on her childhood memories of a false Pompeii while exploring the Sibyl's Cave and its connection to Mount Vesuvius and cinema.

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Christin Turner

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A woman reflects on her childhood memories of a false Pompeii while exploring the Sibyl's Cave and its connection to Mount Vesuvius and cinema.

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Christin Turnerdirector

Christin Turnerwriter

Christin Turnercast

John Romanocast

Vincent Mingarellicast

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A woman recalls her childhood memories of a false Pompeii. Her reflections lead her to the Sibyl's Cave, where she confronts the history of Mount Vesuvius. The film connects personal narrative with historical themes. It features the ideas of Giambattista Vico regarding the spiral of time. As she navigates through decades of decline and obsession, the documentary shows the relationship between cinema and memory. Directed by Christin Turner, "Vesuvius at Home" runs for 14 minutes.

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