The World We Live In: Wandering Workers in Germany (2016)

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Several cases of labour exploitation concerning migrant workers from Eastern European countries have become publicly known. The film portrays the life of three migrant workers: a construction worker from Bulgaria who lives on the streets of Frankfurt collecting bottles for a living; a woman from Romania who shares a hotel room with her daughters, everyday she goes out to find work; and a retiree from Bulgaria who drives a truck and has been on the road for four months to support his family back home. Their daily lives are determined by bleak monotony and social isolation, and yet they have not abandoned their hope for a better life.

Director: Sofiia Melnyk, Hanna Fischer, Nina Prange
Genre: Documentary, Animation
Runtime: 17 min
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Editing: Frank Carsten Walter
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The World We Live In: Wandering Workers in Germany about?
Several cases of labour exploitation concerning migrant workers from Eastern European countries have become publicly known. The film portrays the life of three migrant workers: a construction worker from Bulgaria who lives on the streets of Frankfurt collecting bottles for a living; a woman from Romania who shares a hotel room with her daughters, everyday she goes out to find work; and a retiree from Bulgaria who drives a truck and has been on the road for four months to support his family back home. Their daily lives are determined by bleak monotony and social isolation, and yet they have not abandoned their hope for a better life.
Who directed The World We Live In: Wandering Workers in Germany?
The World We Live In: Wandering Workers in Germany was directed by Sofiia Melnyk, Hanna Fischer, Nina Prange.
How long is The World We Live In: Wandering Workers in Germany?
The World We Live In: Wandering Workers in Germany has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
What genre is The World We Live In: Wandering Workers in Germany?
The World We Live In: Wandering Workers in Germany is a Documentary, Animation film.
Where was The World We Live In: Wandering Workers in Germany produced?
The World We Live In: Wandering Workers in Germany was produced in Germany.