Return To Amiantos Hospital
Nasty Niffs
I had a bit of an existential crisis when I made the film and got to this point. The reason for my angst was because it smelled pretty bad and there were loads of flies buzzing around. Things improved when I reached the other side though.
Dark Passage
I've whacked the brightness up in this shot somewhat. In reality it is nearly black. One thing I didn't see on this visit was bats though. They were quite abundant last visit.
Pepe!
I noted as I wandered the echoing halls that the building was still pretty much intact. Other the years I have seen abandoned villages collapse into dust and rubble, but this hospital is going to be here for a long time to come.
Please Release Me...
The old boiler looks like is had enough though, and wants to be released from its torment.
Another Boob
I don't know what the significance of a green circle around a dot. These shelves used to be upright though. Was somebody looking for firewood or something?
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