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202318 minPGdoc-short

Migration Indigenous Histories

In-between World

202318 minPGdoc-short

Three sisters examine Bavarian history through a decolonial lens, alongside stories of a Pakistani poet and a Turkish Gastarbeiter's payslips.

Migration Indigenous Histories

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Cana Bilir-Meier

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Three sisters examine Bavarian history through a decolonial lens, alongside stories of a Pakistani poet and a Turkish Gastarbeiter's payslips.

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Cana Bilir-Meierdirector

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A monument dedicated to a Pakistani poet stands in Germany, representing the stories of migrants and their descendants. The film includes the payslips of a Turkish Gastarbeiter, illustrating the labor history of the country. Three sisters reflect on Bavarian history through a decolonial lens. These narratives reveal the experiences and contributions of diverse communities in Germany, all within an 18-minute runtime.

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