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202415 minGdoc-short

Refugee Crisis Migration

In Transit

202415 minGdoc-short

A young woman helps migrants living at a train station in Rijeka as they wait to leave for a new life.

Refugee Crisis Migration

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A young woman helps migrants living at a train station in Rijeka as they wait to leave for a new life.

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Lucija Brkićdirector

Lucija Brkićwriter

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Tinka meets migrants living in Rijeka's train station. They wait for their next departure, seeking a new life. Tinka advocates for better living conditions at their makeshift residence. She works to ensure their safe travel until her own departure from Rijeka. The documentary, directed by Lucija Brkić, runs for 15 minutes and addresses the challenges faced by those in transit amidst the ongoing refugee crisis.

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