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201811 minPGdoc-short

5.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Refugee Crisis Migration

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8th Continent

201811 minPGdoc-short

5.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

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Two large craters on Lesvos, Greece, are filled with thousands of discarded life jackets, symbolizing the ongoing refugee crisis in Europe.

Refugee Crisis Migration

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Yorgos Zois

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Two large craters on Lesvos, Greece, are filled with thousands of discarded life jackets, symbolizing the ongoing refugee crisis in Europe.

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Yorgos Zoisdirector

Yorgos Zoiswriter

Pavlos Iordanopouloscast

Synopsis

On the island of Lesvos, Greece, a solitary worker tends to an abandoned dump filled with two large craters of discarded life jackets. These life jackets symbolize the journeys of individuals fleeing conflict in search of safety in Europe. The site contrasts sharply with the island's natural beauty. As the worker moves through the remnants, the documentary captures the ongoing humanitarian impact of migration. Directed by Yorgos Zois, this 11-minute film presents a stark view of the refugee crisis.

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See the abandoned dump on Lesvos, Greece.
Meet the solitary worker at the site.
Find out about the impact of the refugee crisis.

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The documentary was directed by Yorgos Zois in 2018.
The film has a duration of 11 minutes.
The site features thousands of discarded life jackets.

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What is the main location featured in the documentary '8th Continent'?

The main location featured is the island of Lesvos, Greece.

What do the craters filled with life jackets symbolize in the documentary?

The craters filled with life jackets symbolize the struggles of individuals fleeing conflict and seeking safety in Europe.

Who is the only resident of the abandoned dump site in Lesvos?

The only resident of the abandoned dump site is a solitary worker.

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