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How Long Is “A Short History”?
3m runtime
film with a runtime of 3 minutes, released in 2017. Presented in English.
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An anonymous narrator reflects on their national history as it forms and collapses their identity. They shift back and forth between two reels of 16mm found footage.
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How long is A Short History?
A Short History runs for 3m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
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