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201829 minPGdocumentary

The Dry Valley

201829 minPGdocumentary

In Valea Seaca, Romania, residents frequently migrate to Scandinavia for work, prompting two Norwegian filmmakers to explore the impact of this migration on families.

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Julie Lunde Lillesæter

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In Valea Seaca, Romania, residents frequently migrate to Scandinavia for work, prompting two Norwegian filmmakers to explore the impact of this migration on families.

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Julie Lunde Lillesæterdirector

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Valea Seaca, a Romanian village, faces the challenges of migration as many residents travel to Scandinavia for work, often as beggars or unskilled laborers. Norwegian filmmakers explore the village to document the impact of this migration on both those who leave and those who remain. Through personal stories and community dynamics, "The Dry Valley" presents a nuanced portrayal of the economic and emotional consequences of seeking better opportunities abroad, highlighting the complex relationships formed by distance and necessity.

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