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202112 minPGdoc-short

Revolykus

202112 minPGdoc-short

A small old house in Germany urgently needs modernization to protect against wind, rain, and cold.

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Victor Orozco Ramirez

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A small old house in Germany urgently needs modernization to protect against wind, rain, and cold.

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Victor Orozco Ramirezdirector

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An immigrant lives in a small, old house in Germany. The house needs modernization. It offers shelter from wind, rain, and cold. Daily life unfolds within its walls. The film captures the immigrant's experiences and challenges, framed by the condition of the home. The story takes place over twelve minutes, revealing the reality of adapting to a new environment.

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