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198528 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Military Freedom Of Expression

Close to Home

198528 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A ferry departs from the quayside into the Strait of Gibraltar, symbolizing the desire for freedom amid political divisions and restrictions.

Military Freedom Of Expression

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A ferry departs from the quayside into the Strait of Gibraltar, symbolizing the desire for freedom amid political divisions and restrictions.

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Nina Danino

Nina Daninodirector

Nina Danino

Nina Daninowriter

Nina Danino

Nina Daninocast

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West Berlin's military monuments set the scene in "Close to Home." The film captures the tensions of the Cold War, illustrating the growing restrictions on access to land, sea, and air. As the narrative unfolds, it shifts to Gibraltar, a key location in geopolitical discussions. A ferry departs from the quayside into the Strait of Gibraltar, symbolizing the desire for freedom and the emotional impact of separation. The documentary runs for 28 minutes and was directed by Nina Danino in 1985.

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