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Brahim's eyes

2011-01-01

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Documentary

Brahim Mohamed Fadel is a young Sahrawi boy, blind since birth, who studies at the University of Málaga. A life full of difficulties, overcome thanks to his extraordinary spirit of overcoming. A film for reflecting, learning and feeling.

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