03 Dec 2020
The Cotton Wool War
Dora is a German-raised teenager visiting her enigmatic Brazilian grandmother for the first time. While trying to return to Germany at all costs, she discovers the incredible history behind the women of her family.
out of frame
a documentary made by and for women
Six professionals in the audiovisual field share their experiences through a visual and sound sensory journey
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Noelia Volpe herself
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