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202013 minPGdoc-short

Voluntarily Mandatory Contemplation

202013 minPGdoc-short

Laura Ozolina reflects on her past while isolating herself during the Covid-19 emergency, capturing her daily life and coping mechanisms in 2020.

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Laura Ozolina reflects on her past while isolating herself during the Covid-19 emergency, capturing her daily life and coping mechanisms in 2020.

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Emīls Alps

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Laura Ozolina spends her days in solitude during the Covid-19 emergency. She reflects on her past while isolating herself from the outside world. The 13-minute documentary, directed by Emīls Alps, captures moments of her daily life in 2020. Through her experiences, the film presents a personal narrative of coping with the challenges of the pandemic. Ozolina's memories serve as a backdrop as she navigates this period of uncertainty.

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