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201875 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Tanzania Transit

201875 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Three characters travel across Tanzania by train, reflecting different aspects of life in the region and the challenges faced by its people.

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Jeroen van Velzen

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Three characters travel across Tanzania by train, reflecting different aspects of life in the region and the challenges faced by its people.

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Jeroen van Velzendirector

Esther Eenstroomwriter

Jeroen van Velzenwriter

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A train travels across Tanzania, connecting various communities along its route. Three main characters share their lives, reflecting different aspects of society. They face challenges and triumphs in their daily existence. Directed by Jeroen van Velzen, Tanzania Transit runs for 75 minutes and features Swahili dialogue. The film captures the cultural experiences and aspirations of the people in this East African nation.

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