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Missed Connection

2026-04-30 · 7 min · Not rated

Documentary · Family

A young man returns to Morocco after a decade of living in Germany. In the form of a letter to his mother, he reflects on his journey. Filmed with the same analog camera his parents used to document his childhood, the film explores memory, belonging and the experience of living between two worlds. Observational documentary images merge with an intimate and restrained narrative voice.

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Directors
Jawad Lasfar
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Countries
Morocco, Germany
Status
Released

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Naima MoutawakkilMother / Voice over
Jawad LasfarJawad Lasfar
Jad LasfarJad Lasfar
Luise ArendsLuise Arends
Corinna ErbelCorinna Erbel
Gabriel Ross-PelatGabriel Ross-Pelat

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