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Documentary backdrop image for Snack Bar (2016)

201613 minPGdoc-short

Snack Bar

201613 minPGdoc-short

A Greek family operates a snack bar on the island of Lesbos, serving only refugees arriving from war-torn regions of the Middle East.

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Christoph Eder,

Jonas Eisenschmidt

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A Greek family operates a snack bar on the island of Lesbos, serving only refugees arriving from war-torn regions of the Middle East.

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Christoph Ederdirector

Jonas Eisenschmidtdirector

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On the Greek island of Lesbos, a family operates a snack bar that caters exclusively to refugees arriving from conflict zones in the Middle East. The film depicts daily life at the establishment, focusing on the interactions between the family and their customers. It shows the challenges and needs faced by these newcomers as they seek shelter and support. The documentary unfolds over 13 minutes, capturing a small yet significant community response to a larger crisis.

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