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I Left My Heart in Berlin

This short film follows the story of a student who is forced to leave the country because of a lack of a valid visa. On his last day in Berlin, he experiences the harshness of displacement, what it means to belong to a city and the absurdity of bureaucracy.

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  • João Pedro Tavares

    João Pedro Tavares

    Pedro Henrique da Silva

  • Aaron Paul

    Aaron Paul

    Mark

  • Kinje Mann

    Kinje Mann

    Immigration Officer

  • Eszter Gáspar

    Eszter Gáspar

    Friend #1

  • Marino Mondría

    Marino Mondría

    Friend #2 (uncredited)

Overview

This short film follows the story of a student who is forced to leave the country because of a lack of a valid visa. On his last day in Berlin, he experiences the harshness of displacement, what it means to belong to a city and the absurdity of bureaucracy.

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