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201764 minPGdocumentary

Orten

201764 minPGdocumentary

Five individuals from Kongo, Ghana, Ukraine, Georgia, and Iran share their experiences of migration and the concept of home in Westphalia, Germany.

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Five individuals from Kongo, Ghana, Ukraine, Georgia, and Iran share their experiences of migration and the concept of home in Westphalia, Germany.

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Margit Schilddirector

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Bernice from Kongo, Emmanuel from Ghana, Ivan from Ukraine, Nana from Georgia, and Pantea from Iran share their experiences in Westphalia, Germany. They discuss their backgrounds and the challenges of migration. Each story reflects their journeys and the concept of home. The film runs for 64 minutes and was released in 2017. It presents personal narratives that connect diverse lives to a common place.

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