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201478 minPGdocumentary

The Invisibles

201478 minPGdocumentary

Four migrants from Syria, Kenya, and Cameroon face Germany's strict immigration process while awaiting decisions on their asylum applications.

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Benjamin Kahlmeyer

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Four migrants from Syria, Kenya, and Cameroon face Germany's strict immigration process while awaiting decisions on their asylum applications.

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Benjamin Kahlmeyerdirector

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In Germany, four migrants from Syria, Kenya, and Cameroon navigate the immigration process. They face challenges as they await decisions on their asylum applications. The documentary addresses their daily lives and struggles within a complex system. The film captures their personal stories against the backdrop of a broader immigration crisis. It runs for 78 minutes and was released in 2014.

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