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202330 minPGdocumentary

Bruder muss los

202330 minPGdocumentary

Four weeks remain before a young man leaves his home village for Berlin to pursue his A-levels and a new life.

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Four weeks remain before a young man leaves his home village for Berlin to pursue his A-levels and a new life.

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Stella Traubdirector

Stella Traubwriter

Colin Traubcast

Sarah Bäurlecast

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Stella Traub spends the last four weeks with her younger brother in their former home village. He plans to move to Berlin to complete his A-levels and pursue further studies. As he enjoys his final summer days with friends, Traub reflects on her own life choices. The film features scenes along the Neckar River and centers on themes of leaving behind a challenging social background. It runs for 30 minutes and was released in 2023.

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