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202111 minGdoc-short

Whale Beards

202111 minGdoc-short

Eleven minutes of analogue film capture myths and memories from a small village on the Atlantic coast, focusing on the tradition of finding water on dry land.

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Mariana Bártolo

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Eleven minutes of analogue film capture myths and memories from a small village on the Atlantic coast, focusing on the tradition of finding water on dry land.

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Mariana Bártolodirector

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A small village on the Atlantic coast recalls family tales about an ancient skill: finding water on dry land. Through these myths, residents share memories and traditions that are fading. "Whale Beards" uses analogue film to document this process. The 11-minute film captures voices and stories that connect the past to the present. It emphasizes an almost lost practice that holds significance for the community.

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