"Borga" is Better. A Borga is a Ghanaian abroad living an excessive wealthy lifestyle. At least that's what they want everyone to believe.
Acting
Eugene Boateng's desperation feels dangerously real.
Cinematography
Glaring German streets vs. dusty Ghana — the contrast stings.
Writing
No villains, just systems chewing people whole.
Director
York-Fabian Raabe
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Borga is actual Ghanaian slang for migrants who return flashy but broke — the film turns mockery into tragedy.
Director York-Fabian Raabe is German-Ghanaian himself; the bus scene was shot with real deportees as extras.
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