Refugee Movies
- 2015
The Curve
The Curve02015HD
Radi, who leads a reclusive life in his own van, finds himself on a road trip with three strangers, which alters his clockwork and very private...
- 2003
Afghan Stories
Afghan Stories02003HD
Horrified by the 9/11 attacks on America, filmmaker Taran Davies and Afghan American, Walied Osman, set out for Afghanistan to observe how the Afghan...
- 2020
Something from there
Something from there02020HD
Something from there is a short film on the substance of our original lands. Weaving between the voices of the artist’s parents, one a refugee...
- 2012
Last Chance
Last Chance02012HD
This feature documentary tells the stories of 5 asylum seekers who flee their native countries to escape homophobic violence. They face hurdles...
- 1984
Becoming American
Becoming American01984HD
Hang Sou and his family, preliterate tribal farmers, await resettlement in a refugee camp in Thailand after fleeing their war-consumed native Laos....
- 2018
Guillermo on the Roof
Guillermo on the Roof4.92018HD
While Guillermo tries to fix his romantic life making a film about it, he will discover another reality through Samir, a Syrian refugee, who will...
- 2013
Into the Fire
Into the Fire8.52013HD
Greece is in crisis. But the economic crisis is not the only one. An asylum crisis has gripped the country at this time of severe austerity. And it...
- 2015
The Wind
The Wind02015HD
The tragedy of the Syrian people: War, conflict, loss, migration, exile, asylum, detention, drowning… A deserted place. Abandoned people....
- 2016
Clipping: Splendor & Misery
Clipping: Splendor & Misery62016HD
A surreal post-apocalyptic drama by Patrick Kennelly inspired by the clipping. album “Splendor & Misery”
- 2019
Con Fuerza
Con Fuerza02019HD
A Venezuelan refugee woman living in Colombia struggles through her decision to leave home with the help of some of the region's folk characters.
- 2023
Flight Dance Live
Flight Dance Live02023HD
Stories about young Ukrainian dancers and their hasty flight to the Netherlands. You see their new life as refugees. The former conservatory in The...
- 2022
Land of empty promises
Land of empty promises02022HD
- 1981
The Boat Is Full
The Boat Is Full6.31981HD
During World War II, Switzerland severely limited refugees: "Our boat is full." A train from Germany halts briefly in an isolated corner of...
- 2025
Mayor of Lowell
Mayor of Lowell02025HD
This short documentary chronicles the culture and arts of Cambodian Americans and the Lowell, MA community through the eyes of Sokhary Chau, the...
- 2022
Leaving
Leaving02022HD
“Leaving” follows a day in the life of two refugee women while listening to their story of fleeing war torn Congo. Juxtaposing daily life...
- 1939
The Giant of Norway
The Giant of Norway01939HD
This short tells the story of Norwegian explorer and diplomat Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930). After a life of adventure, he was instrumental in...
- 1970
The Swimming Lesson
The Swimming Lesson01970HD
Based on a true story, teenage, Muslim refugee girls in burkinis take a fantastical swimming lesson in Idaho. The initiative for swimming lessons...
- 2012
Impossible Exchange
Impossible Exchange02012HD
A conversation between two strangers: one is ashore and the other is on the sea. The conversation’s depth coincides with the height of the...
- 2015
Happy Welcome
Happy Welcome02015HD
Four clowns tour Germany to perform for Syrian refugees.
- 2016
Gestrandet
Gestrandet02016HD