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202479 minGdocumentary

What time it is

202479 minGdocumentary

Three individuals in a psychiatric community in Palermo confront their struggles with aging, love, and a sense of confinement.

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Three individuals in a psychiatric community in Palermo confront their struggles with aging, love, and a sense of confinement.

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Marta Bassodirector

Tito Pugliellidirector

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In a psychiatric community in Palermo, Giuseppe immerses himself in rock music, resisting the passage of time. Ursula navigates love while managing her illness and medication. Bianca, a communist, feels trapped and longs for the outside world. Together, they occupy a still space, each waiting for a change that might prevent them from fading away. The film captures their daily lives and struggles within this unique environment.

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