This Must Be The Place (2025)
In Kyrgyzstan, a growing number of young people are preparing to migrate to Germany to work as nurses. A training program places them in elderly care facilities in Pirna, a small town in eastern Germany. “Why Germany, and why nursing?” the young Kyrgyz are asked when they apply for the program. A German filmmaker travels between the countries and captures perceptions about Germany from afar, as well as attitudes of senior citizens from Pirna regarding the current care system. In both places, she meets people who are contemplating their future and growing old, who may one day cross paths in the small town of Pirna.
Director: Lea Drescher
Runtime: 44 min
Release Date: April 25, 2025
Music: Henry Brandstetter
Cinematography: Lea Drescher
Editing: Lea Drescher
Production: Media University of Applied Sciences Berlin (MA Visual Anthropology)
Country: Germany, Kyrgyz Republic
Language: Deutsch, ??????, Pусский
Original Language: de
Keywords
nursing, elder care, dream about the future
More Films by Director: Lea Drescher
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is This Must Be The Place about?
- In Kyrgyzstan, a growing number of young people are preparing to migrate to Germany to work as nurses. A training program places them in elderly care facilities in Pirna, a small town in eastern Germany. “Why Germany, and why nursing?” the young Kyrgyz are asked when they apply for the program. A German filmmaker travels between the countries and captures perceptions about Germany from afar, as well as attitudes of senior citizens from Pirna regarding the current care system. In both places, she meets people who are contemplating their future and growing old, who may one day cross paths in the small town of Pirna.
- Who directed This Must Be The Place?
- This Must Be The Place was directed by Lea Drescher.
- How long is This Must Be The Place?
- This Must Be The Place has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
- Where was This Must Be The Place produced?
- This Must Be The Place was produced in Germany, Kyrgyz Republic.