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201817 minPGdoc-short

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The Barber Shop

201817 minPGdoc-short

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Three men sit in a makeshift barbershop in the Calais Jungle, reflecting on their journeys as they receive haircuts amidst the refugee crisis.

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Emilien Cancet,

Gustavo Almenara

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Three men sit in a makeshift barbershop in the Calais Jungle, reflecting on their journeys as they receive haircuts amidst the refugee crisis.

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Emilien Cancetdirector

Gustavo Almenaradirector

Emilien Cancetwriter

Gustavo Almenarawriter

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Emran, Gadisa, and Maher sit in a makeshift barbershop in the Calais Jungle. The film captures them as they get haircuts, reflecting on their pasts. Each haircut prompts thoughts about their homelands and the events that drove them to seek refuge. Their personal stories reveal the struggles they faced while escaping conflict. The 17-minute documentary, directed by Emilien Cancet, presents a snapshot of life amid the ongoing refugee crisis.

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