Watching the Pain of Others
7.7
2019
0 hr 32 min
Documentary
In this deeply personal video diary, a young researcher tries to make sense of her fascination for the film "The Pain of Others" by Penny Lane. A deep dive into the discomforting world of YouTube and online conspiracies, that challenges traditional notions of what documentary cinema is, or should be.
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- Cast：
- Chloé Galibert-Laîné , Penny Lane
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Great visuals, story delivers no surprises
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