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The Unicorn: A Cultural History
53 min
Available until 17/06/2026
One of the most famous mythical creatures has roamed our cultural history for centuries. Over the course of time, the unicorn has symbolised many things: Healing, destruction, innocence, and even queerness. This documentary goes in search of the unicorn. Why does this creature fascinate us so?
Director
Mathias Frick
Country
Germany
Year
2026
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