Movie: Albatross

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Constantin Al Khafaji
Constantin Al Khafaji

Leoš

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    The now grown up Leoš remembers his childhood in communist Czechoslovakia of the 1970ies, his escape to Austria and first impressions in this new home, but also the things and people he had to leave behind.

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    2013-12-03

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    4.2

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    Deutsch
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