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Guinea
Yukari Nishihara, 25, earns her living as an art model and aspires to become an actress. One day, while she was out, she saw “a man's face about to jump off the roof of a building”, and since then she has been suffering from a peculiar constitution: she sees a suicide while on her period, faints, and develops a fever. The goddess of love does not smile on Yukari, who is unable to become a sweet girl with a nice boyfriend. The only things that can save Yukari now are her best friend Hana, who has a keen intuition, and a suppository that can break a fever in one shot. On the day of an important audition, Yukari has decided that this is her last chance. However, Yukari realizes that she has forgotten her antipyretic suppositories, and her eyes meet those of another soon-to-be suicide victim. She is in a desperate situation. What does Yukari do?
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Plot Summary
This documentary explores the complex history and culture of Guinea, a West African nation with a rich but often tumultuous past. It delves into the country's colonial era, its struggle for independence, and the political and social landscapes that have shaped its present. The film features interviews and archival footage to provide a comprehensive overview of Guinea's journey.
Critical Reception
Guinea received modest critical attention, with reviewers often highlighting its informative nature and O'Connor's earnest attempt to cover a vast historical period. While some praised its educational value, others noted that the documentary could feel somewhat superficial given the depth of the subject matter.
What Reviewers Say
Offers a valuable educational overview of Guinea's history.
Can be a bit broad, sometimes lacking in-depth analysis.
Appreciated for its effort to bring attention to the nation's past.
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Fun Fact
The documentary was produced and directed by Dave O'Connor, who also appears in it as the narrator and interviewer, highlighting his personal investment in the subject matter.
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