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202153 minPGdocumentary

Where the World Ends

202153 minPGdocumentary

One border fence now separates communities and families along what was once a fluid boundary between Soviet republics in Europe.

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One border fence now separates communities and families along what was once a fluid boundary between Soviet republics in Europe.

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Anna Savchenkodirector

Frederik Nicolai

Frederik Nicolaiwriter

Anna Savchenkowriter

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A fence divides communities along the border between Lithuania and Belarus. Once part of the Soviet Union, this region faces new challenges due to modern borders. Director Anna Savchenko presents stories of families separated by the Schengen fence. The film captures the impact on daily lives and relationships in a place often overlooked in Europe. It runs for 53 minutes and was released in 2021.

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