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201747 minGdocumentary

Andi

201747 minGdocumentary

A boy born in Albania during the early 1990s migrates to Greece with his family, searching for identity in an unwelcoming environment.

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Andreas Dermanis

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A boy born in Albania during the early 1990s migrates to Greece with his family, searching for identity in an unwelcoming environment.

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Andreas Dermanisdirector

Nikos Gelia

Nikos Geliacast

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Nikos Gelia, known as Andi Ngjela, reflects on his childhood in Albania during the early 1990s. After migrating to Greece with his parents, he faced challenges in a society that was not welcoming to Albanian immigrants. Gelia, now recognized as a talented actor, starred in "Xenia," a significant film in modern Greek cinema directed by Panos Koutras. His story mirrors the experiences of many who struggle with identity in a foreign land.

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