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202590 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Gender Equality Refugee Crisis

Girls Don't Cry

202590 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Six girls from Tanzania, Chile, Germany, Korea, and Serbia share their experiences with self-determination, identity issues, and cultural traditions.

Gender Equality Refugee Crisis

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Sigrid Klausmann

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Six girls from Tanzania, Chile, Germany, Korea, and Serbia share their experiences with self-determination, identity issues, and cultural traditions.

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Lina Lužytė

Lina Lužytėdirector

Sigrid Klausmann

Sigrid Klausmanndirector

Sigrid Klausmann

Sigrid Klausmannwriter

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Six girls share their stories from Tanzania, Chile, Germany, Korea, and Serbia. They discuss self-determination and identity issues, including circumcision, biases, and plastic surgery. One girl from Tanzania recalls her escape from circumcision, while a refugee from Syria describes her move to Germany. Each narrative reflects personal experiences with cultural traditions and societal expectations. The film spans 90 minutes and engages with themes relevant to gender equality and the refugee crisis.

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