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200115 minGdoc-short

Aquarium

200115 minGdoc-short

Hundreds of Kosovo Serbs and Roma have lived for years on the deck of the Pinki sports hall in Belgrade's refugee camp.

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Jaroslav Vojtek

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Hundreds of Kosovo Serbs and Roma have lived for years on the deck of the Pinki sports hall in Belgrade's refugee camp.

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Jaroslav Vojtek

Jaroslav Vojtekdirector

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At the Pinki sports hall in Belgrade, Kosovo Serbs and Roma live in a makeshift refugee camp. They have occupied the deck of the hall for years, facing uncertain futures. Just a glass partition away, local residents engage in sports and leisure activities. The film captures the stark contrast between the lives of those displaced and the everyday routines of those living nearby. Directed by Jaroslav Vojtek, "Aquarium" runs for 15 minutes and presents a snapshot of life in this unique setting.

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