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Chaja & Mimi
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Chaja & Mimi

2013-06-22 · 10 min · Not rated

Documentary

Chaja Florentin and Mimi Frons have been best friends for 83 years. Born and raised in Berlin, they had to escape from the Nazis to Palestine with their families in 1934. They talk about their complicated relationship with Berlin in a Tel Aviv café where they meet everyday. A film about friendship, homeland and identity.

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Directors
Eric Esser
Production companies
MakeShiftMovies
Countries
Germany
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Released

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Chaja FlorentinChaja Florentin
Mimi FronsMimi Frons

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