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202229 minPGdocumentary

Tangled up in You

202229 minPGdocumentary

Older citizens and refugees create new clothes from donated knitting ware in a workshop in a small German town.

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Lena Maria Held

Synopsis

Older citizens and refugees create new clothes from donated knitting ware in a workshop in a small German town.

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Marcus Nebedirector

Lena Maria Helddirector

Anette Bergmanncast

Renate Polomkacast

Walter Polomkacast

Synopsis

In a small German town, older citizens gather at an upcycle workshop. They meet refugees and work together to create new clothes from donated knitting materials. The workshop fosters connections between the participants. Through shared tasks, they build relationships and exchange stories. The documentary runs for 29 minutes and captures the interactions and collaborations that emerge in this community setting.

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