Danube Swabians
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A docudrama about The Danube Swabians, descendants of the youngest German tribes who, moved to the territory of Vojvodina in the 18th century looking for a better life. The story follows their destiny from the very beginnings of their settlement in this region, through their situation during the WW2 and to the present time. The film tells the story of Maria, a girl who is a descendant of The Danube Swabians. She comes to Vojvodina to find the old house of her grandfather, who was exiled after the War. There she meets a local guy named Misha who helps her in her journey. Together they travel throughout Vojvodina meeting witnesses of traumatic post-war events who have survived the communist camps. During their adventure, they discover completely new facts about The Danube Swabians that have been hidden from the public for decades.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2011-06-15
Runtime: 72 mins
Director: Marko Cvejić
Writer: Marko Cvejić
Spoken language: Deutsch, Srpski
Genres: Documentary, Drama
Original title: Danube Swabians
Production Companies: Mandragora Film
Production Countries: Serbia
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