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202210 minPGdoc-short

When We Dead Awaken

202210 minPGdoc-short

Ten minutes depict the Fairies' Tree, a historical element from Joan of Arc's trial, reimagined as a symbol of gender dissidents persecuted by the Inquisition.

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Paula Tomás Marques

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Ten minutes depict the Fairies' Tree, a historical element from Joan of Arc's trial, reimagined as a symbol of gender dissidents persecuted by the Inquisition.

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Paula Tomás Marques

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Joan of Arc's trial references the Fairies' Tree, a symbol of the Inquisition's persecution. The film imagines this tree multiplied across time and space. It ritualizes the historical element, reappropriating it as a symbol for gender dissidents. Through this lens, the documentary addresses the broader context of those targeted by the Inquisition. The runtime is 10 minutes, offering a brief yet impactful reflection on a significant historical narrative.

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