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Documentary 'Waking Hours' Explores Afghan Smugglers' Lives

9/1/2025

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"Waking Hours," a documentary by Federico Cammarata and Filippo Foscarini, premieres on September 4 at Venice Critics’ Week.
The film examines Afghan smugglers' lives along the Serbia-Hungary border, focusing on illegal crossings.
It combines cinema vérité and poetic imagery to challenge migration stereotypes.
Filming took place in forests between Serbia and Hungary, a key transit area for EU migrants.

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Story summary

"Waking Hours," a documentary by Federico Cammarata and Filippo Foscarini, premieres on September 4 at Venice Critics’ Week.
The film examines Afghan smugglers' lives along the Serbia-Hungary border, focusing on illegal crossings.
It combines cinema vérité and poetic imagery to challenge migration stereotypes.
Filming took place in forests between Serbia and Hungary, a key transit area for EU migrants.