Outside the Aquarium

Outside the Aquarium

10.0IMDb Score
Released:2021-05-14
Duration:25 min
Country:Germany
Director:Alex Mello
Actors:Alex Mello, Julius Dombrink, Johannes Langolf, Frank Rafael Bosse, Ana Bonfim
Production:CINEMANEGRO

Overview:

"Outside the Aquarium" is the new exhibition of protagonist Jonas. In his paintings he portrays his experiences as a black immigrant and part of the LGBT Community expressing his fears, loneliness and dreams for the future.

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