Educational Events: Refugee Cinema Program
The Refugee Cinema Program, part of the Karama Human Rights Film Festival, featured a selection of thought-provoking films curated by ANHAR Network members. The program explored the challenges faced by refugees, particularly younger generations, and the profound impact of displacement on reshaping the world. Screenings targeted specialized audiences capable of influencing decision-makers, as well as refugee communities in camps across the Arab world.
Highlighted Films:
- “Marginalized Memory” by Palestinian director Haya Labban, as part of the Palestine Window.
- “Echoes of Home” by Dutch filmmaker Kai Joanna Van Loon, documenting a refugee’s journey of loss, resilience, and memory.
- “Write My Name” (Palestine/Germany/Turkey), shedding light on the heartbreaking practice of writing children’s names on their bodies for identification in case of martyrdom.
- “Fattoush”, a Palestinian film following five directors documenting the sacredness of bread in Palestinian culture, directed by American filmmaker Sophia Robins.
- “The Rescuer” by American director Ray Santisteban, a powerful condemnation of U.S. immigration policies.
- “Clear Skies”, a joint Polish/Ukrainian production.
- “Bricks for Them” by Sudanese filmmaker Razan Mohamed, portraying the struggles of young displaced women from Darfur working in brickmaking.
Outreach Screenings in Syrian Refugee Communities:
The 612 Ideas Association, in partnership with Karama Human Rights Film Festival, the ANHAR Network, and the Euro-Mediterranean Foundation for Support to Human Rights Defenders, organized two days of screenings and interactive discussions in Syrian refugee communities.
- Women’s Workers Association: Screenings highlighted human rights, social justice, and refugee issues, followed by engaging discussions with the audience.
- Family Awareness and Guidance Center in Zarqa Governorate: Two sessions of short films were screened, followed by meaningful conversations.
Learn more about the event here.
