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Mein fremdes Land
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Mein fremdes Land

Jun 23, 2022
1h 34m
★ 8.5

Overview

A Bolivian by birth, who grew up with adoptive parents in the Swabian town of Mössingen, is looking for his family in the mountains of Potosí. Out of poverty, his mother gave the little boy away when he was just a few months old. The search carries a story that goes far beyond personal fate. Because Manuel was born in a region known for the ruthless exploitation of silver. It's a film about identity, homeland and equal opportunities.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

DOKblick
SWR

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