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Words From Home

Words From Home

Original Title: Palavras

20250m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2025

Runtime

0m

Storyline

WORDS FROM HOME is a poetic documentary that explores the kinds of affection and identity in the portuguese language spoken in Brazil. Through migrants' stories and their reflections, the movie reveals how expressions, accents and memories form emotional and cultural bonds, showing how speaking connects us, differentiates us and, above all, brings us closer together.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
Not available
Apr 8, 2025
Languages
Portuguese
Director
Tanamara Mikalixen
Tanamara Mikalixen
Production
Novíssimo! Artes
Novíssimo! Artes
Production Countries
Brazil

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