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202582 minPGdocumentary

Authoritarianism Migration

Active Vocabulary

202582 minPGdocumentary

A teacher in Russia criticizes the invasion of Ukraine in class, leading to her denunciation by a student and eventual flight to Berlin.

Authoritarianism Migration

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A teacher in Russia criticizes the invasion of Ukraine in class, leading to her denunciation by a student and eventual flight to Berlin.

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Yulia Lokshinadirector

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A Russian teacher criticizes the Russian invasion of Ukraine during a class. A pupil reports her, leading to her decision to flee. She arrives in Berlin, where she re-enacts the classroom incident with her new students. The documentary follows this process over 82 minutes, capturing her experiences and the reactions from her Berlin class. It was released in 2025.

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