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13 Lakes

James Benning · 2004 · Film

2h 15m · Documentary

This film presents a series of serene yet contemplative shots of American lakes, beautifully divided between water and the sky or land, inviting the viewer to meditate on the natural world.

SomberContemporaryThe Beauty of Natural LandscapesThe Transience of Time and MemoryThe Relationship Between Humanity and NatureVisual Meditation on Water and SkyThe Significance of Place in American Identity

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