We Were There
“We Were There” delves into memory, identity, and the bond with the homeland. With short videos from Aleppo, Syria, the director struggles to recall her city after one decade of leaving home. By unravelling personal and collective narratives, she explores the city’s buildings, seeking familiarity and delving into Aleppo’s history and structures. The film explores […]
Borderless Art
Art has the power to transcend boundaries and connect people from all walks of life. Art should know no borders.
Sınırlar
Are the borders in our minds the most difficult ones to break down? Adana, Turkey. A group of Turkish students are making a documentary about daily life in the Kocavecir district, also known as Little Aleppo for being home to the largest number of Syrians displaced by war. The first challenge is to confront their […]
Olivo/Olive Tree
O – Olivo / Olive Tree by Nora /”When I walk among my olive trees in Morocco, I feel at peace, enjoying the earth beneath my feet. But now, I can’t cross the border (and I can’t bring them here!)”
YouTube
Y – Youtube by Fatima / “I share videos on my YouTube channel, which has over 5,500 followers. It’s my way of making connections and staying close to people from home.”
Xenofobia / Xenophobia
X – Xenofobia / Xenophobia by Irene /”I remember growing up in Ceuta, back when the fence didn’t exist—at least not physically. But in many ways, it was always there. As a child, I saw things that unsettled me. Now I recognize them as racism and xenophobia woven into the fabric of everyday life.”
W – WhatsApp by Khadija / “My daughter was left alone in Morocco for three years due to the border reinforcement. I stay connected with her through WhatsApp—it’s a way of being present, even though I’m not physically there.”
Valiente / Brave
V -Valiente / Brave by Fatima / “The first time I left Ceuta by boat, I felt exhilarated, sitting proudly in my top-notch Express VIP chair. Here’s to fearless women!”
Treinta Años / Thirty Years
T – Treinta Años / Thirty Years by Faty / “I no longer find joy as I once did because, even after more than three decades in Ceuta, my situation remains the same—I am still undocumented.”
Sentimiento / Feeling
S – Sentimiento / Feeling by Rabia / “I’m afraid —it feels like a knot in my heart. I fear going to Morocco, worried they might not let me return to Ceuta.”