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202030 minPGdocumentary

Voin

202030 minPGdocumentary

Twenty years after leaving Bulgaria, Voin returns to rediscover his childhood home and the memories tied to it.

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Gaëlle Boucand

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Twenty years after leaving Bulgaria, Voin returns to rediscover his childhood home and the memories tied to it.

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Voin returns to Bulgaria after twenty years in western Europe. He revisits familiar places from his childhood. As he walks through his hometown, memories surface. The film, directed by Gaëlle Boucand, spans 30 minutes and captures Voin's reflections on his past. Each location prompts a deeper understanding of his roots and personal history.

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