CaRabA

CaRabA

CaRabA

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CaRabA

2019

1h 29m

7.0(2 votes)

Drama

Overview

Five young people search for their very own path in a world without schools. This coming-of-age film imaginatively explores how life itself becomes an ongoing educational experience. The first feature film on the future of education encourages us to develop visions together.

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6 featured cast members

Starring

Anjorka Strechel

Anjorka Strechel

Maggy

Emma Frieda Brüggler

Emma Frieda Brüggler

Janne

Max Schimmelpfennig

Max Schimmelpfennig

Tim

Funda Rosenland

Funda Rosenland

Aydan

Oliver Sauer

Oliver Sauer

Michael

Norbert Hülm

Norbert Hülm

Peer

Creative team

Directed by: Katharina Mihm
Written by: Andreas Laudert
Produced by: Joshua Conens

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