Vedran Rupic, Director, Sydney

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This cinematic video opens with a close-up of heavy boots walking across a rocky, barren ground towards a cluster of small white wildflowers. The camera pans to reveal an older man wearing a patterned knit sweater, vest, and trousers, carrying a rifle strap over his shoulder. He approaches a mound of discarded debris and junk, where another man is seen lying on the ground. The older man investigates the scene, clearing away some of the debris in a tense, narrative-driven sequence. The lighting is natural and moody under an overcast sky, capturing a gritty and isolated atmosphere in a sparse landscape.