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201533 minPGdocumentary

Fuja dos meus Olhos

201533 minPGdocumentary

Three war refugees share their memories and dreams while living in a square in downtown Berlin.

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Felipe Bragança

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Three war refugees share their memories and dreams while living in a square in downtown Berlin.

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Felipe Bragançadirector

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Three war refugees share their memories and dreams in a square in downtown Berlin. They face misunderstandings and prejudice, illustrated by the phrase, “They see black man and think it’s a lion.” This 33-minute documentary blends real images with staged scenes to depict their experiences. It presents their daily lives and the struggles they face while adjusting to a new environment since arriving in Germany in 2015.

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