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202444 minPG-13documentary

Sonst War Es Still

202444 minPG-13documentary

On November 27, 1944, children in Freiburg experienced a bombing raid that would shape their lives and perspectives for decades.

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On November 27, 1944, children in Freiburg experienced a bombing raid that would shape their lives and perspectives for decades.

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Ingo Behringdirector

Andrea Hesswriter

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Freiburg, a city in southern Germany, faced a devastating bombing raid on November 27, 1944. Children at the time, witnesses share their memories of that day. They recount the chaos and fear they experienced. Their stories reveal how these events influenced their lives and shaped their perspectives on the present. Through personal accounts, the documentary presents a vivid picture of wartime trauma and its lasting effects on individuals and communities.

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