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202596 minGdocumentary

Videotheek Marco

202596 minGdocumentary

As video rental shops decline, Rotterdam artist Gyz La Rivière documents the stories of the few remaining locations in the Netherlands and the Benelux.

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As video rental shops decline, Rotterdam artist Gyz La Rivière documents the stories of the few remaining locations in the Netherlands and the Benelux.

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Gyz La Rivière visits video rental shops across the Netherlands and the Benelux countries. He meets the owners and staff of these stores. Many of these shops have closed in recent years. La Rivière captures their stories and the communities that cherish these spaces. The film runs for 96 minutes and was released in 2025.

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