Some precious things

April. 10,2021

Rating：

5.5

Genre：

Documentary

Keywords：

Found Footage Mockumentary Experimental Cinema

Trailer Synopsis Cast

During an audio message sent to his daughter, a father reflects on how the recent discovery of dusty reels and scratchy VHS tapes capturing childhood moments has propelled him on a journey of ancient memories and forgotten dreams . Using a blend of personal, public domain, and freely available footage, the film deconstructs reality and reimagines the past, questioning where memory ends and imagination begins.

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