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202516 minGdoc-short

Born Anew

202516 minGdoc-short

A voice in Danish, Kurdish, and Arabic reflects on a new country through poetic fragments and images of Copenhagen in a 16-minute cinematic diary.

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Miran Muhammad Avashîn

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A voice in Danish, Kurdish, and Arabic reflects on a new country through poetic fragments and images of Copenhagen in a 16-minute cinematic diary.

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Miran Muhammad Avashîndirector

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Images of Copenhagen fill the screen. A voice speaks in Danish, Kurdish, and Arabic, sharing poetic fragments. The documentary records the experience of settling in a new country. It captures personal reflections against the backdrop of urban life. The 16-minute film invites an understanding of cultural encounters through visual storytelling. It weaves together language and imagery to convey the complexity of adaptation.

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