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Memory of Sound

"La Memoria Del Sonido" builds an arc of experiences and connections between noise and the sounds in San Jose, Costa Rica. The film explores the country's pre-Columbian origins in relation to sound and its modern environment. The journey analyses the value of innovative initiatives aimed at recovering the lost quality of life in the city.

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Maintaining a sustainable way of life through organic farming is possible — even in big cities.
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