Jaba (2006)

Zoli earns his livelihood abroad by skinning chinchillas in a Danish fur factory. The film begins with the story of Zoli's return to the periphery, to the small Hungarian village of Jaba. Zoli's family, settled Romas, struggle to earn their living by hiring themselves out as day-laborers. For Zoli, Jaba has no work and no prospects, so he kills time and waits. Standstill. "Jaba" tells the story of survival in one of Europe's poorest regions.

Director: Andreas Bolm
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 37 min
Release Date:
Country: Germany
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu

Keywords

short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jaba about?
Zoli earns his livelihood abroad by skinning chinchillas in a Danish fur factory. The film begins with the story of Zoli's return to the periphery, to the small Hungarian village of Jaba. Zoli's family, settled Romas, struggle to earn their living by hiring themselves out as day-laborers. For Zoli, Jaba has no work and no prospects, so he kills time and waits. Standstill. "Jaba" tells the story of survival in one of Europe's poorest regions.
Who directed Jaba?
Jaba was directed by Andreas Bolm.
How long is Jaba?
Jaba has a runtime of 37m (37 minutes).
What genre is Jaba?
Jaba is a Documentary film.
Where was Jaba produced?
Jaba was produced in Germany.