Trapped by Law
Synopsis
In 2010, thousands of Kosovo Roma were forcibly repatriated from the European Union to their original home. And this despite the fact that many had spent years living in the EU. They had grown up there, studied there, some had even been born there. This engaged documentary follows the story of brothers Kefaet and Selami, rappers from Essen who, from one day to the next, find themselves in Kosovo, cut off from the rest of the world and from their family in Germany.
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- Director
- Sami Mustafa
- Screenplay & Story
- Sami Mustafa
- Original Title
- Trapped by Law
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Kosovo, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Romawood, Crossing Bridges Films, HUPE Film- & Fernsehproduktion
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Sami Mustafa
Sami Mustafa
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Sami Mustafa
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Sami Mustafa
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What is Trapped by Law about?
In 2010, thousands of Kosovo Roma were forcibly repatriated from the European Union to their original home. And this despite the fact that many had spent years living in the EU. They had grown up there, studied there, some had even been born there. This engaged documentary follows the story of brothers Kefaet and Selami, rappers from Essen who, from one day to the next, find themselves in Kosovo, cut off from the rest of the world and from their family in Germany.
Who directed Trapped by Law?
Trapped by Law was directed by Sami Mustafa.
Who stars in Trapped by Law?
The principal cast of Trapped by Law includes Kefaet Prizreni, Selami Prizreni, Sami Mustafa, Charlotte Bohl, Abil Misini.
When was Trapped by Law released and how long is it?
Trapped by Law was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.