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Greater Things

Greater Things

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Two activists and lovers meet a thrillseeking anarchist who wants to help them in their missions to improve the world. Unsure about the what and how, they start to doubt whether they can even make a difference at all - until their new friend proposes a radical plan. A short film about climate change and our inability to do 'the right thing' for the world at all times.

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Dutch

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8/10

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Minne Koole

Minne Koole

Louis

Claire Bender

Claire Bender

Isa

Tarik Moree

Tarik Moree

Luuk

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