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201719 minPGdoc-short

Cleaning Schaerbeek

201719 minPGdoc-short

A resident in Schaerbeek alerts authorities after noticing an unusual event outside her window during a period of high terror alerts in Brussels.

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A resident in Schaerbeek alerts authorities after noticing an unusual event outside her window during a period of high terror alerts in Brussels.

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Farah Kassemdirector

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A resident of Schaerbeek, a neighborhood in Brussels, observes suspicious activity outside her window during a period of heightened terror alerts. Concerned for public safety, she takes the initiative to alert local authorities. The 19-minute documentary captures her actions and the context of living in a city marked by tension and uncertainty. It reflects on the responsibilities of citizens in times of crisis and the response of law enforcement to potential threats.

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