Wagah

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Documentary / Short
Germany, 2009, 14 min

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Each night the only border crossing between India and Pakistan on a 1000 km stretch becomes the sight of an extraordinary event. Thousands of people gather to witness the ritual closing of the border, after which the masses get as close as possible to the gate to greet their former neighbours. What do the terms separation, home and proximity mean to the people on both sides? (Huesca International Film Festival)

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