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Totems
Totems

Totems

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An excellent example of how sometimes dialogue is not necessary, Totems is a visual display of our inner animal disposition. A lumberjack is working in a forest when a tree falls down and his leg gets stuck. As he is trapped in a beautiful but cruel environment, the despair awakens his primal instincts.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

8 mins

Rating

7.5/10

Release Date

17 June 2016

Country

Belgium

Cast

Eric Godon

Eric Godon

(voice)

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