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<p>Based on the photographs of patients assisted by their beloved ones, and health workers of the Middlesex Hospital. The photographs were taken at the ward, outside, and at the patients' homes. The static, rolling or fading succession of black and white stills alternate with deep red images of the liquid used in the darkroom developing process. The images are accompanied by original music score.--Description provided by cataloguer.</p>

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