essentia

Dec 12, 2022

★ 10.0

Overview

Essentia is an experimental film in which decentralized young people seek new perspectives on their routine through clothing, showing how clothes affect our affections. Naoki, Felipa and Neve cross their personal paths and, in doing so, find new perceptions of tranquillity, complicity and rest.

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Anastacia

Felipa Anastacia

Naoki

Vinicius Saccá

Neve

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