Marcel Mettelsiefen

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The Oscar-nominated short documentary “Watani” tells the story of a Syrian family and their escape to Germany.

War and the refugee crisis, as told through one Syrian family

The Oscar-nominated short documentary “Watani” tells the story of a Syrian family and their escape to Germany.

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