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201772 minPGdocumentary

Exodus

201772 minPGdocumentary

Over three thousand refugees attempt the dangerous crossing of the Aegean Sea from Turkey to Greece every day in search of asylum in Western Europe.

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Over three thousand refugees attempt the dangerous crossing of the Aegean Sea from Turkey to Greece every day in search of asylum in Western Europe.

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Elias Matardirector

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Syrian refugees face perilous conditions as they attempt to cross the Aegean Sea from Turkey to Greece. Every day, over three thousand individuals take this dangerous route, seeking asylum in Western Europe. The film follows their struggles as they flee from a war-torn homeland. Director Elias Matar captures their determination and the risks they are willing to take for a chance at safety and a new life. The documentary runs for 72 minutes and was released in 2017.

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