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Hamsa

Hamsa
Hamsa
Hamsa © FOXWOLF PRODUCTIONS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Year

2016

Duration

20 minutes

Genres

Documentary, Short Films

Language

Arabic / English / German (English subtitles)

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Synopsis

Interviewed by the BBC towards the end of her family’s perilous four-year journey from war-torn Syria to Germany, Hamsa’s spirited determination caught the attention of two filmmakers. Beginning a new life in the small German village of Schnega, Hamsa welcomes the filmmakers into her family’s home to tell them their story, revealing how they have adapted to their new surroundings and how the village have worked to welcome them into their community. Hamsa’s radiant smile and boundless love for her children shows the untold story of Syrian refugees searching for a safe place to call home. To order a copy of this DVD please send a request via your coordinator.

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Refugee Week Shorts

Refugee Week, 17 Jun - 23 Jun

A resource exploring two short films on the topic of refugees.

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