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200890 minPGdocumentary

Welcome Europa

200890 minPGdocumentary

Young men from Romania, Morocco, and Kurdistan face disappointment and difficult choices after arriving in major European cities.

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Young men from Romania, Morocco, and Kurdistan face disappointment and difficult choices after arriving in major European cities.

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Bruno Ulmerdirector

Bruno Ulmerwriter

Florent Mangeotwriter

Jean-Pol Fargeau

Jean-Pol Fargeauwriter

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Young men from Romania, Morocco, and Kurdistan travel to major cities in Europe in search of new opportunities. They face challenges as undocumented immigrants. Many experience disappointment and difficult choices about their futures. The film captures their struggles and survival strategies in urban environments. It raises issues related to immigration and masculinity among these wandering men. Filmed in Europe, it addresses the realities of seeking a better life.

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