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Magnesium

Director: Sam de Jong
During the preparation for a tournament, a young gymnast considers having an abortion. We follow her during the compulsory five days’ waiting period.
In the middle of her intensive preparation for a tournament, young gymnast Isabel visits an abortion clinic. We follow her during the compulsory five days’ waiting period. Her inner struggle is visualised poignantly and physically.

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Title: Magnesium
Year: 2012
Duration : 23 minutes
Type: Short Feature
Edition: NFF 2012

Gouden Kalf nominees

Other awards

Dioraphte Award (2012)
Tuschinski Award (2012)

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