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A Journey Back to Youth

A Journey Back to Youth

2001 · 55 min · Documentary

Based around the testimonies of four German women, this documentary details the abuse women suffered during after WWII at the hands of the Soviet forces, particularly during their forced labour.

Directed by Alexander Gutman · Written by Alexander Gutman

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