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On the screen, divided into two symmetrical parts, we see almost identical, seemingly abstract images covered with black salt. After a while, we see the silhouette of a woman and a man in the shapes, and atmospheric music complements the image of their relationship. The images, painted with salt on both halves of the screen, begin to appear. However, at some point they may differ slightly, just as the images created by each partner differ in this relationship.
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On the screen, divided into two symmetrical parts, we see almost identical, seemingly abstract images covered with black salt. After a while, we see the silhouette of a woman and a man in the shapes, and atmospheric music complements the image of their relationship. The images, painted with salt on both halves of the screen, begin to appear. However, at some point they may differ slightly, just as the images created by each partner differ in this relationship.
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Runtime:6 minutes
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