Without Mercy (2019)
Overview
The animated documentary - a mix of live-action footage and animation - tells of the brutal everyday life in the orphanages of the 60s / 70s. Often led by Christian orders, more than one million children were physically and physically abused here. The anonymous protagonist tells of her childhood and her very personal struggle against the nuns' arbitrariness and their ruthless authority.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | de |
| Popularity | 0.99 |
Directed By
Julia Charakter
Crew
Mick Mahler
Jonas Eckert
Julia Charakter
Maria Hartig
Mikko Beste
Maria Hartig
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