The other side of the wall

The other side of the wall

The other side of the wall

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The other side of the wall

2011

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The documentary tells how 35 years of struggle of Sahrawi people became the starting of the Arab spring. From both side of the wall, Sahrawi tell us the Story of their country, the story of the last colony of Africa.

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Directed by: Denis Véricel

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