FRACTURED HORIZONS
Three Stories of Migration and the Desire for Refuge
Throughout history, migration has been the most natural human movement, yet colonialism has created an unfair divide between those who have and those who have not. These films tell stories of people risking their lives for a better future in Europe.
Screening followed by a Q&A
Films in this Programme
Game Over
Dirs: Saeed Mayahy and Miriam Carlsen, 28 mins
"Game Over" tells the story of a diverse group of illegal Afghan youngsters, who have been left with no choice, but to leave their homes and families behind, to flee as teenagers to a foreign country. The film follows their life in Zeytinburnu, an Afghan diaspora in Turkey, where they do not speak the language and must live underground, hiding from the police, while working in shady jobs. In an underground basement, Mo and Ali live with 30 other boys. As the place is crammed, they spend their awakening hours outside moving around the streets and parks of Zeytinburnu, always on the go, to avoid being caught by the police. Left with no one but themselves to look after one another, their incredible strength and yet extreme vulnerability surface side by side in the no-man's land between childhood and adulthood. Fearlessly, they play a dangerous game of destiny over and over again, determined to smuggle themselves into Europe - a utopia far away. They have all lost so much, they are willing to jeopardize everything to win the dreamy prize of safety and freedom. But at what cost?
This Jungo Life
Dir: David Fedele, 77 mins
"This Jungo Life" is a collaboration between filmmaker David Fedele, and a group of young refugees and asylum seekers from Sudan and South Sudan, who are living and sleeping rough on the streets of Morocco. They call themselves "Jungo" - A name traditionally given to seasonal agricultural workers from Sudan, which is now also adopted by refugees, asylum seekers and migrants on the road. Most have arrived in Morocco since 2020, forced to flee violence and instability in Libya, and unable to return home due to ongoing war and conflict. They are drawn to the capital city of Rabat, seeking to claim asylum with the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) and be granted refugee status. Most also dream of entering Europe, crossing the heavily militarised fences into the Spanish cities of Sebta (Ceuta) or Melilla, European enclaves on the African continent. This Jungo Life seeks to tell their story from the inside .... unfiltered, with authenticity and without sensationalism. A story of resilience in the face of suffering.
Shapes of Earth
Dirs: Diogo Pereira and Sanja Vrzić, 11 mins
“Shapes of Earth” is a short documentary that explores the ancient art of handmade clay brick production. The film patiently follows the meticulous and sustainable process, from mixing dirt into a paste to modeling, drying, and baking the bricks. Each step is depicted with an artisan's touch, preserving techniques handed down through generations. The journey culminates in showcasing the façade of a historical building adorned with beautiful patterns made from these bricks, a signature feature of the city of Tozeur. This film not only celebrates the timeless craftsmanship but also reflects on the enduring legacy of sustainable building practices.
