Von Bananenbäumen träumen
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The film tells the story of a group of villagers in the marshes who want to take the fate of their village, which has been hit by school closures and financial difficulties, into their own hands. With bold plans and a limited company, they fight against the impending decline. Their business model is based on manure, African catfish and: banana trees!
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