Shams Abou El Enein
88 min | 2020 | Switzerland/Greece
A documentary that captures the complexity of the migration crisis at the doorsteps of Europe. At the border of the Schengen Area, international laws and conventions have forced thousands of people to live in inhuman camps; one such camp is the hotspot on the Greek island of Samos. Focusing on the people in and around this migrant camp, built for 600 persons and where more than 6000 live now, it also gives an insight on the European politics that have led to this catastrophic situation. This is not inspired by a true story.
These are true stories!
Their stories, making our History!
Awards: Best Doc – Dada Sahab Phalke FF, Best Doc – Tagore Int’l FF; Official Selections: Beyond Earth FF, Africa Human Rights FF, Social Justice FF, Jozi FF, BARCIFF Barcelona.
THE COLOR OF TIME
Hatip Karabudak
15 min | 2020 | Turkey | US Premiere
The 12-year-old Ali Raşid has lost his father during the war in Syria. He needs to support his mother and two siblings; thus, goes to Istanbul with a group of 6 immigrants. The youngest of the group, not speaking the language, Ali Raşid struggles for survival in chaotic Istanbul.
Official Selections: Diaspora Int’l Short FF, Taste of Anatolia/Films from Turkey.