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201315 minPGdoc-short

With Open Eyes

201315 minPGdoc-short

Fifteen minutes of personal reflection reveal a filmmaker's search for answers about his father's suicide through his grandfather's life and memories.

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Fifteen minutes of personal reflection reveal a filmmaker's search for answers about his father's suicide through his grandfather's life and memories.

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Erik Bäfvingdirector

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Erik Bäfving examines his grandfather's life through old photographs and stories. The 15-minute documentary seeks to find reasons behind his father's suicide. By piecing together memories from the past, Bäfving confronts family history and trauma. The film connects generations, revealing how personal narratives shape understanding of loss and grief. It invites reflection on the lasting effects of family dynamics.

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