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exploring the Libeň peninsula and showcasing semi-industrial areas, chimneys, factories, and the Vltava river. A unique doppelganger effect is introduced when the man sits on the grass, creating an intriguing visual sequence. The film concludes as the protagonist boards a tram heading back to Prague, leaving his double behind in Libeň.
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The film presents a non-conventional narrative, offering a visual journey through various urban landscapes. It begins with scenes devoid of human figures, focusing on tram rails, a tram in motion, and notable landmarks in Prague. The protagonist, a man in a suit, embarks on a journey out of the city,
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Drubek, Natascha. (2012). "Bezúčelná Procházka" / "Aimless Walk" (1930): Alexander
Hackenschmied's "Film Study" of a Tram Ride to the Outskirts of Prague — Libeň. Bohemia (Munich, Germany). 52. 10.18447/BoZ-2012-3749.
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