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Jun 4, 2020 · 1. The Swimmers (2022) Sally El Hosaini’s BAFTA-nominated film is based on the remarkable true story of sisters Sara and Yusra Mardini who fled war-torn Syria in search for safety. It shows their harrowing journey swimming for hours in the Mediterranean Sea to reach Greece, before finding asylum in Germany and competing at the Rio Olympic games.
Jun 7, 2023 · While no single movie can capture the full experience of every refugee, these films offer a window into a world that can seem so foreign and far away. And what better way to humanize refugees than through the lens of a well-told story?
Born in Syria (2016) Following the stories of 7 Syrian refugee children in Europe, Born in Syria is one of the rare movies that focus on the whole journey of refugees from home country to local integration in the host country.
Mar 14, 2022 · The global refugee crisis has reached a record high with more than 84 million people forcibly displaced around the world. This Oscars season, watch five movies that give voice to refugees and their incredible stories of survival.
Check out this list of inspiring and insightful movies about immigrants and refugees, curated by the experts at Global Refuge. From feature-length Oscar winners and documentaries to short films and children’s movies, there is a great watch waiting for anyone interested in the immigrant experience!
Mar 24, 2023 · 1. The Good Lie. Based on the true story of a group of Sudanese refugees who are resettled in the United States, the movie follows their struggles as they try to adjust to their new life, find jobs, and overcome cultural differences.
Nov 7, 2014 · The Good Lie: Directed by Philippe Falardeau. With Reese Witherspoon, Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany, Emmanuel Jal. A group of Sudanese refugees, given the chance to resettle in the U.S., arrive in Kansas City, Missouri, where their encounter with an employment agency counselor forever changes all of their lives.
