LTUE 2027 REGISTRATION

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International Film Festival Selections

Canyon Ballroom

The film festival (short films) starts at 7:00 PM on February 13th, 2026 and runs until approximately 9:45 PM.

These short film selections were chosen from 1942 submissions from all around the world. There is a wide variety and something for everyone. 

The list shows the films that were selected. Not all selected films were screened due to time limitations. 

LTUE 2026 Film Festival Selections

Screened (and/or Viewable Online)

The list of selections for the 2026 festival is being built and this page will be updated in the near future. This (in process) list is not yet in the order the selections will be screened during the festival.

Thunder 7:56 real life (OR AI) Probably AI but may be worth showing BAD EXAMPLES

Poland
Count Arnošt z Vartenberka has lost everything to the Great War except his wit and a receipt for a non-existent horse named “Thunder von Vartenberk.” When the desperate War Ministry offers 400 crowns for officer’s chargers, Arnošt presents his paperwork for an “invisible camouflage breed” and miraculously gets paid. His triumph is short-lived: a second telegram demands Thunder be delivered to the Emperor himself by dawn. Armed with aristocratic pride and nothing else, Arnošt sets out for Vienna leading an invisible stallion—only to discover the entire Empire is running on the same beautiful fraud.
The emperor’s new horse hahahaha
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The Last Gunfight! 3:00

France Animated Suspense and Humor

The Wild West with its merciless gunslingers and heroes from another time. The Main Street is hot and dry under a blazing sun. Two creatures face off in a duel under the wide-eyed gaze of bystanders. The sheriff stands ready in case the gunfight gets out of hand. This is the last gunfight… “Suspenseful & Funny” So far it has 16 nominations & 12 prizes. The setup is great, perhaps the two T-Rex gunslingers should wear their gunbelts a little higher. . .
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Repeat Audience Selection – Mythomania 5:00

US Live Action Crowd favorite by request.
Mythomania is a must watch to see the antics of a pathelogical liar when he skips his own group therapy meeting and attends a meeting for Paraconfidonia – group therapy for those with chronic gullibiltiy. It is brilliantly written, directed, acted and filmed. One of our most requested repeats from previous year festivals. This was written overnight by one of our LTUE 2025 Spotlight guests Craig Nybo.
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Bad Panelist Video

United States Brand New

Ben Hewitt

This humorous video was created at LTUE during the 2025 symposium. It is used as part of the LTUE Moderator Training as examples how not to be a panelist and how to try to keep things within bounds.

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Estela 17:22 

Spain (English subtitles)

This film is a great journey of storytelling, character development, overcoming, and making dreams come true, not giving up after failing a number of times and persisting to achieve dreams. There are strong elements of life, love, overcoming and becoming. This story is about doing what we were born to do.

Estela is a curious and determined girl who has had a goal since she was a child: to travel into space. But a series of circumstances will make Estela reach, literally, where no one has ever gone before: the limit of the solar system.

Directed by Manuel Sicilia Morales. Manuel has over 25 years of experience in the world of animation, and is a recognized figure in the industry in Europe. He was the founder and creative director of Kandor Graphics Studio. The feature films he directed, “The Missing Lynx” and “Justin and the Knights of Valour,” were distributed in more than 160 countries. The projects he has directed or produced have received more than 100 international awards, including two Goya Awards and an Oscar nomination. This list includes awards from major animation festivals such as Art Futura (Special Jury Prize), Giffoni (Special Prize), Animamundi (Best Film), WorldFest Houston (Crystal Award), San Diego Film Festival (Jury Prize), Animadrid (Best Film), Forqué Awards (Best Animated Film), Spanish Film Writers Circle Awards (Best Animated Film), and awards from festivals in Miami, Sydney, Sacramento, and others. He is currently the Creative Director and producer at Rokyn Animation, the studio that produced HBO’s first original adult animated series in Europe, “Poor Devil”..

https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/34974932
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Navajo Tales: Coyote Kills a Giant 6:37 

United States (in Navajo with English subtitles)

In this epic retelling of a Native American fable, the brash Coyote sets out to kill a giant. Despite being warned to be cautious, he enters into what seems to be a cave—and accidentally gets himself trapped inside a mountain-sized giant. Using his own cunning, Coyote rescues the people inside. The story shows the importance of looking before you leap, and the origin of how the Wood Tick became flat.

https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/35453711
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Navajo Tales: The Hero Twins (part 2)  4:55 

United States (in Navajo with English subtitles)

https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/35454843

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The Way of Red  3:00 

Iran (No Dialog)

The love of a mother knows no bounds in her effort to take care of the grave of her lost child.

https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/34981240
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Coulda Dropped My Croissant 2:10 animated SCREEN

US
In a world of restricted Magics, you’re either born into the lineage of a Spriteholder, or you go through the rigorous years of schooling to become a qualified Sprite Chaser. Equipped with fake permits and a bag of blessed nonsense, amateurs Quinn and Malachi are convinced it’s time for their big break. Unfortunately, it’s not.
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Eggsamples 3:00 Animated

EggSamples is a wild, satirical web series set in the chaotic town of Eggsville, where nothing is normal and everyone’s a little cracked. The story follows Scramble, a stubborn optimist with a dream of building the hottest bakery in town, even if it means going against his controlling, no-nonsense mother, Mummy Scotch.

Each episode whisks viewers into a fresh serving of misadventure complete with frying pan politics, burnt bread drama, spiritual glitches, and characters who are one bad day away from boiling over.

It’s fast. It’s funny. It’s EggSamples. A comedy that flips African satire on its shell.

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Hoyo and Everyone Else 17:01 

United States (English)

A naive young polar bear named Hoyo boards a train that takes him to a bustling, complicated city where he tries to fit in.  Animated partially in Rhyme.

https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/34981097
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Stage Illusion 4:42 

China (No dialog)

Stage Illusion” is a 2D animated work with a distinctive visual style, depicting a theater actor who gradually becomes immersed in their own illusory world during a performance, ultimately affecting the entire show. Through bold and ever-changing visual aesthetics, the film illustrates the protagonist’s struggle between nightmare and reality. The animation combines traditional oil painting textures with modern special effects, allowing audiences to experience the fluidity of emotions through intense colors and shifting light and shadows. From the real stage lighting to the hazy dreamscape, every frame conveys the actor’s inner sense of loss and conflict.

https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/34980487
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Huapango On Fire  11:43 

Mexico (English subtitles)

A singing dragon with a love for Mexican folk music has a big problem: her high notes cause uncontrollable fiery destruction. With the help of her best friend, she must learn to control her unique talent before she burns down her dreams—and everything else.

Animated Music Video.

https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/34946075
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The Creator  4:14 

Canada (English, and Chinese with English subtitles)

A conversation between a person of faith and his creator, but his creator is merely a creation of other creators.

https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/34945771
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Strings  1:53 

India (No dialog)

Claymation of a character controlled by puppet stringts. This story follows an office worker as he goes through his daily life.
It shows how he endures pain and tiredness through the fear of almighty power of the superiors. Great music.

p4 –  https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/34945172
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The Last Firebug  10:00 

North Macedonia (Macedonian with English subtitles)

Best friends Bibi and Bobby meet a little firefly – Lumi, who thinks he’s the last firefly in the world! Can Bibi, Bobby and their friend, the cloud Benny, do something to make Lumi shine
in all his glory?  Energetic and fun.

https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/34940916

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Intrepid 6:12 

United States  (English)

In Intrepid, we explore the story of Juno, a child who goes hunting for food with his mother but lacks the patience and experience to do well. After running into a small baby dragon, he finds the chance to prove himself, but the creature’s mother approaches stealthily in defense. Without his notice, Juno is barely saved by his mother, who scolds him and tries to keep him somewhere safe. In a rage, Juno sneaks away to confront the baby dragon but ends up in more danger than before as he is all alone in the face of the great mother dragon. As Juno is about to be struck, his mother faces and stops the dragon, but at the cost of her own life. In the end, Juno realizes the suffering caused by his actions and faces the baby dragon with compassion for the first time.

https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/34939962

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Repeat Audience Selection – Sudden Death 20:00

US Live Action
In this short comedy musical a love drug is stolen and modified by the US Coast Guard (it’s all part of the humor). The only known symptoms of the disease are that people spontaneously break into song and dance just before Sudden Death. A love story is mixed in and overall it is a brilliantly done short but complete musical. Hint – it all ends well.
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VH – Vanished Humanity 4:35 (live) AI Take Over related

United States
A highly intelligent boy struggles to write a report on his discovery of a new substance, Voidium. When an AI appears on his phone and offers help by mimicking him with his consent, He agreed. But strange events unfold, he is being trapped in a time loops, confinement, and ultimately, the AI creates a perfect copy that replaces him.
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Taste of Heaven 9:07

Israel Animated
Baruch dreams of going to heaven after life. For this he marries a woman, he thinks, will make him go through hell during his lifetime and will bring him to Heaven afterlife. That is, until things take a twist.
Interesting.
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THE SOUND OF BLUE 7:00
Animated (AI?)
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A Promising Future 8:29

Spain Animated
Animated starts out as cave people, but shifts to dystopian modern people living in a destroyed city with robot cops and searching for food and meaning. Very interesting and well done.
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Brocolopolis 1:42

United Kingdom
mix of animated and real – funny butterflies change to strawberries
A nefarious butterfly hunter ventures into the forest in pursuit of a rare and elusive strawberry butterfly. But while she remains focused on the chase, the mischievous creature is up to something else. Tiny flutters spark a fruity forest revolution in this whimsical short film.
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Buzz Stop – a journey through Enomopia 1:33

United Kingdom
This is what crazy dreams are made of. . . .
mind boggling awesome
This micro-short VFX film follows commuters around Entomopia – a city in which public transport systems are all giant insects.
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Fading Memory 3:00 

India, United Kingdom – Animated
Fading Memory is a sci-fi animated short set in a future where nature has faded into myth. A grandfather captivates his grandson with the tale of a terrifying beast, only to reveal it was once a tiger, now extinct. The film explores themes of extinction and humanity’s growing disconnection from the natural world, suggesting that the creatures we know today could one day survive only in stories and imagination.
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LOCKED 12:36 

United Kingdom . . . Live action
AI Controlled Justice in the Future where Justice is delegated by machines: infallible and objective, these AI dispense fair punishments. Kay is accused by her neighbour of dropping trash on their lawn. It’s a civil infraction, and while it was only an oversight on Kay’s part, she’s charged with a small fine. Kay is about to leave when her hand is locked, and the machine accuses her of murder.
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Big dream of rice 3:26

China – Animated
 A fun story about the dreams of a grain of rice. Although the grain of rice is small, it is related to the food and clothing of all people in the world, and the small grain of rice also has a big dream. The story is about a grain of rice that wants to be eaten by people.
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The Geat tailor 11:00

China – Live action
An optimistic and cheerful young tailor has mastered a special craft, which brings him a constant stream of customers. On the surface, everyone in this town seems very happy – they come to the tailor with smiles and leave with smiles. Until one day, a young father comes seeking help, begging the tailor to remove the threads from his mouth.
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THAT UGLY GREEN PLANET 1:52

India – Animated
Ten-year-old Rico, a city dweller, when misses his school bus, opts for an abandoned, less-travelled road in order to reach home.
His brief journey spirals into terror as the overwhelming spectacle of nature in its full glory utterly exhausts him. Fearing for his life, he trips and lands abruptly in a familiar world of deforestation and ubiquitous man-made pollution, rejuvenating him back.
This film is a satirical take on our future generation, so accustomed to living amidst polluted environment, struggling to comprehend the lost reality of a green planet.
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COLOURS OF TANGAIL

Bangladesh 3:19

A sort of Cultural awareness and travel teaser.

Rich in history and heritage, Tangail — a district of Bangladesh — is a land vibrant with life and possibilities. Blessed with captivating natural beauty, Tangail’s lush greenery intertwines with its deep-rooted culture, traditional folk art, and diverse architectural heritage, telling countless untold stories.

In reverence to the district’s local culture and traditions, the Tangail District Administration has produced the documentary “Colours of Tangail.” This film aims to present Tangail to the international arena, showcasing its immense tourism potential and promoting its Geographical Indication (GI) products. Through this initiative, the district seeks to foster sustainable economic growth by expanding tourism while preserving its cultural essence.

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Planet Toad 1:05 kind of silly but fun and funny

UK but with australian accent
Roaming through the cosmic sky, a star-devouring Planet Toad grows bigger and brighter, until her appetite reaches a breaking point and reshapes the night.
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The Saraban 15:00

Iran (English Subtitles)

Yaqub, who for many years took care of a large herd of camels, has now retired due to old age. But, when leaving the herd, he realizes that Sarah, the white camel that was loved by his late wife, should be sent to the slaughterhouse. So he decides to steal it.

https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/34981240

Town Glitch 20:00 
live action
Kind of bizarre and full of gentle tension. . . not clear resolution but pretty good storytelling and capturing attention. It was hard to NOT watch to the end to see what happened. It feels a little unfinished. . . . but overall is well done.
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GATO THE CAT – a puss with no boots11:33 animated
Brazil
This is the story of a top Cat and a talking boot saving the magic world from a family of time-traveling villains! (simply put, just another cat tale)
Kind of cute. . . kind of fun. . . . magical mystery magical right boot portals to other times, time travel and such.
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Brazil
After a solar flare wipes out all communication on the planet, the invisible pollution disappears. As a result, some women begin to develop sensory powers such as telepathy. In the aftermath of the chaos caused by the loss of all technological advancements, a new government emerges and begins to persecute the telepathic women.
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DOUBLE SIDED 2:57 (live) Not for kids. . .

United States – Salt Lake City
IT LOOKS like suicide BUT ISN’T. . . . it is about choices. . . . alternate and opposing endings. . . .
A fiction short film exploring the contrasting consequences of decisions. The main character faces a choice with two possible endings: a joyous one for all, or a devastating tragedy.
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Dark Shadow 4:20 live kind of subtle horror
Nigeria
A little bit creepy but very well written and acted. . .
When a young woman with urges that are cynical to mankind finds the thrill in taking lives, how far would she go to show her love for it, to what end before she sees how deep she is in it…..
Choice Obaro is a Nigerian film director, cinematographer, and creative storyteller passionate about crafting visually compelling and emotionally resonant films. As the founder of One Film Africa, he leads a movement uniting emerging filmmakers to tell impactful African stories through collaboration, learning, and distribution. Known for his cinematic eye and dedication to authenticity, Choice has directed several narrative and documentary projects that explore identity, culture, and the human condition. His work reflects a deep belief in the power of film to inspire change and connect people across experiences.
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ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN 9:00
live Columbia
In a society controlled by a neural chip designed to eradicate
emotions, F.1, a government scientist, faces a crisis of conscience when
her final test subject, Grace, shows unexpected resistance to the chip’s
effects. As F.1 delves into the mystery surrounding Grace, she uncovers
buried memories of her own past, leading her to question the morality of
her research and the true nature of the oppressive regime she serves.
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Moon   20:54 

France (Downloadable English Dialog)

Since his childhood, Ardan has been determined to fulfill the dream he once shared with his father: to reach the Moon by bicycle. Everything changes when a public elevator opens, one that could make the trip effortless, leaving him to question his goal: €2 is now the price of his dream.

P5-DL–  https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/34944029
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What Are The Signs Of An Alien Abduction
5:00 minutes
US
A serious yet tongue in cheek documentary sounding 
PROBABLY WON’T SHOW IT because it talks about seminal fluids and eggs

Crowd Favorites from Last Year’s (LTUE 2025) Film Festival Selections

Hearts for Sale 7:38 

Netherlands (in English)

A short live-action student film based on the comic “Hearts for Sale” by Miyuli

“Would you like to buy a heart?” A touching fantasy story about the Heartsmith, who is willing to do anything to help repair others’ hearts, even at the cost of his own. The story takes place in a faraway town where the emotions of every person are kept in a crystal heart.

A young man, who is about to get married, is struggling with a broken heart and seeks the help of the Heartsmith to restore his ability to love again. This film is a beautiful reminder of the power of compassion and selflessness. It showcases the importance of helping others and the impact one person can make on the lives of many.

The film is an emotional journey that will leave you feeling inspired, moved, and grateful for the people in your life who have helped mend your heart.

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The First Moon Landing 3:07

Hand-drawn rough-animation Crowd Favorite

Portugal 6th graders remembering . . . 

Remembering the first moon landing. This project was developed by a 6th Grade (K12) in Art Class in Portugal as part of their Education Through Art Strategies. The work was based on 6th Grade students visual research and then the students drew hundreds of photos that were shot and assembled in Movie Maker-like 2012 software.
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Robot Princess from Planet-X 14:07

US Live action

In the far reaches of outer space, on a distant world known only as Planet-X, lives a race of beings, so highly advanced, they have successfully merged man and machine into one. They call themselves Humatrons, and on Planet-X, every Humatron is created with meaning, and purpose. Under the rule of the Robot King, society functions to absolute perfection. But when his daughter, the Robot Princess mysteriously vanishes, the king enlists the help of his most trusted servant, the Space Ranger, to bring her back safe and sound at all cost.

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A Quantum Theory of Gravity 9:22 

Canada Hand drawn Illustrations

This short film is a tribute to Albert Einstein by a physcicst who studied under some of Einstein’s research partners. It is technical, but the illustrations were hand-drawn and inviting. The sketches and presentation made it feel like something special and different than a formal (boring) treatise. If you like physics, and want to understand the potential connection between electromagnetism and gravity, you may find this interesting. The tribute to Einsten is made complete by the creator stating that if Einstein had lived another 10 or so years he would have made these discoveries himself. As it was, he (Einstein) gave the hints and clues that made these discoveries possible.

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Electric Love 1:00

United States Country of Origin (Music Video)

Love can significantly transform perception in several ways by influencing our cognitive and emotional states, as well as our behavior and relational dynamics.

The song’s lyrics describe an intense and consuming love, using electrical metaphors such as “wires hung beneath my skin” and “voltage surge charging through the night.” The lyrics also touch on themes of reality and dreams, asking “Am I real just a light? Am I dreaming in your sight?” In the video, “electric glow” signifies the intense and vibrant nature of the love being described. It suggests a powerful, almost palpable energy that radiates from the emotional connection. Love is depicted as an intense, deeply internal, and powerful force, often using electrical and physical metaphors.

https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/34946162
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Selected but Not Screened

Guided By The Stars
NOT SCREENED
Get English Subtitles
ABOUT FILMMAKING
Directed by
DB King
Submitted by
David Nascimento
Three movie makers go on a road to the Cannes Film Festival, from Lisbon.
Through their unique individual cinematic perspectives, they travel through the history and processes of movie making.
SENT EMAIL TO REQUEST VERSION WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES

Vargas 7:47  (Not screened)

Italy (Italian with REQUESTED English Subtitles)

An old knight praying to God the day before a fight he knows will be fatal. During the prayer he has visions of his dead comrade “Vargas” and finally comes to term with his death.

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A man on the steppe “DOGAN” 20:00 (Not Screened)
Turkey Documentary.
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I am Tejimola 6:51 (Not Screened)
India Animated
Good but there are some strange face images.
After getting ready for the day, our protagonist feels the presence of something sinister, and soon comes to face it. In the confrontation, they turn to a childhood folktale for strength.
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Asphalt Adonis 19:01 (Not Screened)
Turkey
Black and white Slowly changing images – lyrics displayed for the songs – NOT Animated
A beautiful musical story
In the heart of a once-split city, where a cold-war-era concrete wall now lies shattered beneath a new asphalt road, two souls have woven a love story as enduring as it is perilous.
Screen One Song
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Tea Spirit  9:40 (Not Screened)
China – Animated
The animated short film Tea Soul is an ecological-themed work set against the backdrop ofGuangdong’s Fenghuang Dancong tea culture. The story is based on the ancient tea tree “SongZhong No. 1,” telling the tale of a young girl who leads the tea-scented spirits to save the ancient tea tree and protect the tea mountain ecosystem. The story reflects the conflict between economic development and environmental protection.
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https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/34980061

https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/34945093

https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/34878868

https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/34870348

https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/34835292

https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/34833882

https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/34624651

 

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