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201761 min0documentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

When we were wild

201761 min0documentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Carmen Bellas presents a first-person essay that challenges traditional documentary formats by exploring themes of wildness and freedom in relation to nature.

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Carmen Bellas presents a first-person essay that challenges traditional documentary formats by exploring themes of wildness and freedom in relation to nature.

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Carmen Bellas presents a first-person essay that challenges traditional documentary formats. "When we were wild" unfolds in a free and evocative manner, focusing on themes of wildness and freedom. The narrative progressively abandons classic storytelling structures, creating an immersive experience. The film reflects on the connection to nature and encourages a reconsideration of personal relationships with the environment. It runs for 61 minutes and is presented in Spanish.

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