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201429 minPGdocumentary

Other Country

201429 minPGdocumentary

A journalist from the Congo fights for political asylum in Russia after fleeing his home country due to political repression.

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Renato Borrayo Serrano

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A journalist from the Congo fights for political asylum in Russia after fleeing his home country due to political repression.

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Renato Borrayo Serranodirector

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Fabrice, a journalist from the Congo, lives in Russia after fleeing his home due to political repression. He struggles to survive while seeking political asylum. Russian authorities deny his requests, leaving him in a precarious situation. The film covers his fight for safety and the ongoing challenges he faces in a foreign land. Fabrice’s story illustrates the difficulties faced by those seeking refuge and the obstacles within asylum processes.

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