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201357 minPGdocumentary

1.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Life Stories Historical Figures

Ion

201357 minPGdocumentary

1.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A tragic accident leads to the loss of eyesight for a man born in Romania during Nicolae Ceaușescu's regime, prompting his escape to Belgium.

Life Stories Historical Figures

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A tragic accident leads to the loss of eyesight for a man born in Romania during Nicolae Ceaușescu's regime, prompting his escape to Belgium.

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Olivier Magisdirector

Olivier Magiswriter

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Ion was born in Romania during Nicolae Ceaușescu's regime. An accident leaves him blind, leading him to escape to Belgium. Now a member of the Belgian federal police, he encounters criminals and reflects on his past challenges. Throughout his life, literature has provided comfort amid adversity. This 57-minute documentary presents Ion's experiences and observations as he navigates his new life in Belgium.

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