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Deep Dive: Cloud Making Machine (2017)

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Cloud Making Machine
Cloud Making Machine follows Firas, Jallow, and Batoul as they arrive in Berlin, seeking a better life. They meet in a theatre group, which serves as a backdrop for their experiences as refugees. The film captures their emotional struggles through video letters sent to their families and friends in their home countries, which are affected by war and poverty. The documentary presents a personal view of the refugee experience in Germany. It emphasizes the contrast between their hopes for a new life and the realities they face. The use of video letters allows for intimate expressions of their feelings, providing insight into their backgrounds and the challenges they encounter in a foreign land.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Firas, Jallow, and Batoul in Berlin's theatre scene.
  • •Find out how video letters connect them to home.
  • •See the realities of refugee life in Germany.

Did You Know

•Firas, Jallow, and Batoul are all refugees in Berlin.
•The film was released in 2017 and has a duration of 75 minutes.
•The three main characters meet in a theatre group in Berlin.

Perfect For

Refugee storiesTheatre enthusiastsBerlin culture