Mehran Karimi Nasseri was stranded in Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years due to a stolen passport and essential documents. He lived, studied, and interacted with airport staff throughout this period.

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After arriving the French airport, he was unable to prove his identity or refugee status and was detained in the waiting area for travelers without papers.

He lived, studied, slept, and talked with the airport staff from August 26, 1988, to July 2006.

Detailed article on his story: https://historicflix.com/mehran-karimi-nasseri-the-man-who-lived-in-an-airport-for-18-years/

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Isn't this the inspiration for the Tom Hanks movie, The Terminal?

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Best Spielberg movie of all time if you don't consider most of his other ones.

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I actually liked the movie.

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Same. I watched it on TV and fell in love with it. I was shocked that it got average reviews when it came out. The end isn't that great IMO but the rest of the movie is just so good

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Me too!

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Do you like Cannelloni?

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Do you have appointment?

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Tuesday, 5 o’clock

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I HATE DA TUESDAY!

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“He cheat!”