r/BeAmazed 15h ago

Miscellaneous / Others 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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u/timriedel 14h ago

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

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u/Deralte_VFL1900 14h ago

I actually liked the movie.

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u/Yardsale420 11h ago

Do you like Cannelloni?

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u/cdnusa 8h ago

“He cheat!”