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201352 minPGdocumentary

Not My Land

201352 minPGdocumentary

More than 30 years of illegal farming near the airport faces an end due to impending development and technological advancements in the area.

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Alena Surzhikova

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More than 30 years of illegal farming near the airport faces an end due to impending development and technological advancements in the area.

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Alena Surzhikova

Alena Surzhikovadirector

Alena Surzhikova

Alena Surzhikovawriter

Synopsis

Near an airport, a group of people cultivates illegal allotments. They have worked these plots for over 30 years. As development plans emerge, these allotments face destruction. Director Alena Surzhikova captures the stories of those involved in this struggle against technical progress. The documentary runs for 52 minutes and was released in 2013.

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