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No words allowed - how was Budapest, Yalda?

Yalda Zarbakhch & Caroline SchmittNovember 11, 2014

For our episode #dealwithme, Yalda met David, a young Hungarian Jew fighting for tolerance. Here she answered some questions about her shoot in Budapest - in silence, no words allowed!

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What was your first impression of Budapest as a city?

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You met David, who is Jewish Hungarian. How does he feel towards his country?

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What was the first thing you and David did?

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The demonstration you went to was hijacked by hooligans. What did they do?

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What does David do to fight for Jews’ rights in Hungary?

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How difficult was it finding someone in Hungary who would speak up about injustice?

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David is a committed Jew. Are you a believer?

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How exhausted were you after the Krav Maga class?

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How does David see the future of Jewish faith in Hungary?

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