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1998101 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Galera

1998101 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Four locations-St. Petersburg, Mantes-la-Jolie, Rio de Janeiro, and Berlin-serve as backdrops for young people facing life without adult guidance.

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Four locations-St. Petersburg, Mantes-la-Jolie, Rio de Janeiro, and Berlin-serve as backdrops for young people facing life without adult guidance.

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Gerd Kroske

Gerd Kroskedirector

Gerd Kroske

Gerd Kroskewriter

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In Mantes-la-Jolie, young people refer to their daily excursions as “Galera,” reflecting the challenges they face. Gerd Kroske follows these youths, along with others from St. Petersburg, Rio de Janeiro, and Berlin, as they navigate life on the fringes of society. The absence of adult figures is a common theme, seen in settings such as a Russian children’s home and a Brazilian favela. The film presents a detailed portrayal of youth culture in the 1990s, contrasting it with mainstream media narratives.

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