African Film Database archived – Africa in Motion Film Festival
This is the ARCHIVED WEBSITE for the African Film Database. The African Film Database is an initiative by Africa in Motion.
This is the ARCHIVED WEBSITE for the African Film Database. The African Film Database is an initiative by Africa in Motion.
A report from the Centre of Loneliness Studies at Sheffield Hallam University, looking at existing research on loneliness and highlighting the risks and remedies.
These resources are for foster carers, social workers, school staff and any other professionals who are supporting asylum seeking and refugee children across England.
For thousands of years, displacement and migration have played an essential role in human history. No matter the reason for leaving one’s homeland, the experience of leaving behind everything familiar to journey towards a new, better life is a familiar story. It’s no wonder, then, that so many films have centered around these very themes.
How does it feel to risk trafficking and torture to seek a better life in a strange land? Ahead of four films telling migrant stories, we hear from directors including Matteo Garrone and Milad Alami about tackling one of the most pressing issues of our time.
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!
Refugee Voices in Film is an initiative that joins forces with other humanitarian agencies to find ways in filmmaking to relieve and help the plight of refugees around the world.
The Colour of Diversity: A Longitudinal Analysis of BFI Diversity Standards Data and Racial Inequality in the UK Film Industry is a three-year research study that will explore the true nature of the presence, representation and experiences of Black and minority ethnic identities within the UK film industry.
Embark on a monthlong journey with 29 films that explore the legacy and impact of Black film.
These films will teach you something the history books don’t.