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199432 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The Third Christmas

199432 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Teachers and students at the exile school in Veli Lošinj celebrate their third Christmas in exile, sharing stories from children and their parents.

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Teachers and students at the exile school in Veli Lošinj celebrate their third Christmas in exile, sharing stories from children and their parents.

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Petar Kreljadirector

Petar Kreljawriter

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Teachers and students gather at the "Topusko" exile school in Veli Lošinj. They celebrate their third Christmas away from home. Children tell stories alongside their parents, sharing their experiences in exile. The documentary captures the community's spirit and the challenges they face. It lasts 32 minutes and is set in 1994. The stories reflect their lives and memories as they adapt to their new environment.

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