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202230 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Human Trafficking

Red Ears

202230 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Thirteen years of volunteer service in a Thiès hospital prompt Paul to reflect on his experiences and the challenges of foreign aid in Senegal's healthcare.

Human Trafficking

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Thirteen years of volunteer service in a Thiès hospital prompt Paul to reflect on his experiences and the challenges of foreign aid in Senegal's healthcare.

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Paul Drey served for 13 years as a volunteer in a hospital in Thiès, Senegal. He uses archival video footage, interviews, and animations to share his memories and the traumas he faced during his service. Drey reflects on his role within the German development aid system and considers the challenges humanitarian workers encounter in Senegal's healthcare sector. The documentary runs for 30 minutes and is produced in French and German.

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