10 Films en Series Vergelijkbaar met Asylum Seekers

Beschreibung: The film explores themes of displacement and the struggles of being stuck in a bureaucratic limbo, focusing on a man who cannot leave an airport due to political turmoil in his home country.

Fakt: The story was inspired by the real-life case of Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who lived in Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years. The set of the airport terminal was one of the largest ever built for a film at the time.

Beschreibung: This Chinese film depicts the harsh realities of life in a labor camp during the Cultural Revolution, focusing on the struggles of political prisoners and their families.

Fakt: The film was banned in China for its controversial subject matter. It was based on a novel by Yan Geling, who also wrote the screenplay.

Beschreibung: The story revolves around the friendship between two boys in Afghanistan and the impact of war and migration on their lives, exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and cultural dislocation.

Fakt: The film was shot in China because it was too dangerous to film in Afghanistan. The child actors had never seen a movie before being cast.

Beschreibung: An animated film that follows a young girl's coming-of-age during the Iranian Revolution, highlighting her struggles with identity and displacement as she moves between Iran and Europe.

Fakt: The film was based on a graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi, who also co-directed the movie. It was the first animated film to compete for the Palme d'Or at Cannes.

Beschreibung: The story follows a group of Sudanese refugees who win a lottery to relocate to the United States, showcasing their challenges and triumphs as they adapt to a new culture.

Fakt: The film is based on the real-life experiences of the Lost Boys of Sudan. Many of the actors were actual refugees who had similar experiences.

Beschreibung: This documentary portrays life on the Italian island of Lampedusa, a major entry point for refugees crossing the Mediterranean, juxtaposing the everyday lives of locals with the harrowing journeys of migrants.

Fakt: The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. It was shot over a year and features no narration, relying purely on visuals and interviews.

Beschreibung: An animated film about a young girl in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan who disguises herself as a boy to support her family, highlighting the resilience and courage of refugees and displaced people.

Fakt: The film was executive produced by Angelina Jolie. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Beschreibung: This movie delves into the lives of refugees who form a makeshift family to escape the civil war in Sri Lanka, highlighting their struggles to adapt to a new life in France.

Fakt: The film won the Palme d'Or at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. The lead actors were actual refugees with no prior acting experience.

Beschreibung: A poignant tale of a Syrian refugee who stows away on a ship to Finland and forms an unlikely bond with a local businessman, exploring themes of hospitality and survival.

Fakt: The film won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the Berlin International Film Festival. It is part of the director's 'refugee trilogy.'

Beschreibung: A documentary that captures the global refugee crisis, showing the mass displacement of people across 23 countries and the emotional and physical toll it takes on individuals.

Fakt: The film was shot over the course of a year and features stunning aerial cinematography. It was directed by renowned artist Ai Weiwei.