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200949 minPGdocumentary

Hinterland

200949 minPGdocumentary

70 kilometers outside of Berlin, an immense metal dome built on an old air base now houses a tropical park.

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70 kilometers outside of Berlin, an immense metal dome built on an old air base now houses a tropical park.

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Marie Voignierdirector

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A large metal dome, built on an old air base, stands 70 kilometers outside of Berlin. It houses Tropical Islands, a tropical park. The documentary presents various historical aspects of this site. The film examines its transformation from military use to a recreational space. It addresses how time and space shape perceptions. The narrative provides a unique view on the relationship between place and history.

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