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Purple Bells
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Purple Bells

2022-05-26 · 50 min · ★ 10.0

Documentary · Animation · Drama

30 years after their emigration, Danni interviews his family and tries to learn their story to reconcile with the past.

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Directors
Daniel Romanayev
Production companies
Gesher Multicultural Film Fund, Tel Aviv University Film & Television Department, yes, Yes Docu
Countries
Israel
Status
Released

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Olga SnehHerself
Alexey RomaneevHimself
Lilia SnehHerself
Inna RomaneevHerself
Daniel RomanayevDaniel RomanayevHimself

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