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The Immigrant - Season 1

The story follows the lives of young Algerians facing the pressures and realities of illegal emigration (known locally as harga). The series explores why people choose to leave, the social and economic factors driving them, and the very real human costs and dangers associated with trying to reach Europe through irregular routes.

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The story follows the lives of young Algerians facing the pressures and realities of illegal emigration (known locally as harga). The series explores why people choose to leave, the social and economic factors driving them, and the very real human costs and dangers associated with trying to reach Europe through irregular routes.

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