CAF 8

Virtual Film Forum

"For CAF 8, CAMPO’s second annual Film Forum goes virtual this year with a series of four short narrative films from around the globe exploring Migration and Movement. Artists wrestle with these topics attempting to portray an enduring truth. The films’ issues are depicted through a different lens than those of the international news which can often be overwhelming and leave one feeling hopeless and inured to difficult realities. The four films I chose, from the Middle East and Europe, chronicle the plight of humans and animals forced to move for reasons as varied as climate change, politics and poverty, and address the emotional toll and complexity of these issues. My hope is that the series will inform, entertain and leave you curious, and with the understanding that despite our differences, humans desire essentially the same things -- peace, safety and a sense of belonging."
–Sara Goodman, CAMPO Board member

Magic Alps (Italy, 2018), directed by Andrea Brusa and Marco Scotuzzi. Length: 14'

When an Afghan refugee arrives in Italy with his goat to seek asylum, an Italian immigration officer finds himself in a difficult position because he doesn’t know what to do with the animal.

Bon Voyage (Turkey, Switzerland, 2016), directed by Marc Wilkins. Length: 21'

A couple‘s compassion is put to the test when they come across a sinking ship of refugees while on a pleasure trip across the Mediterranean.

Aly (France, 2021), directed by Thomas Wood. Length: 11'

In Paris, Aly, a young asylum seeker from Guinea, is invited to a party by young French people. On his way, the reality of his situation catches up with him.

Hanina / Homesick (Egypt, 2023), directed by Yasmin Moll and animated by Karson Shenk. Length: 8'

A young Nubian girl embarks on a journey back in time to reconnect with her drowned homeland, guided by the Nile egret. Returning to her own time, she carries the strength of knowing that Nubia will always live on inside her.