Red Lounge on the behalf of African refugess and asylum Seekers
Tuesday, 14th of July 2009, at 7:30 pm (19:30)
Screening and Discussion
ASYLUM CITY
עיר מקלט
A collection of eight short films made by young African Asylum Seekers
Coordinated by ActiveVision
The films:
“A tough and complex picture that conveys the personal experiences of these youths, who are living among us all on their own - without basic rights, without legal standing, without a formal educational framework, without medical or social benefits, without housing or basic sustenance or a support network”
www.activestills.org/activevision
In his film, "Masa Mi Darfur" ("Journey from
Darfur"), Mubarak sketches his long journey from Sudan to Israel,
recreating his imprisonment in Libya and the torture he was subjected to
there.
In "Habayit Shel Salomon" ("Salomon's House"),
Salomon, 17, who came by himself from Eritrea, depicts the temporary
shelter he found in a church at the new central bus station, in the
company of devout Nigerians; yet he gradually discovers that this house of
God is not suitable for a boy of his age and sets out in search of another
home. In her film, "Shelter," 15-year-old Rim from Eritrea
portrays her experience in Ketziot Prison, where she was held with her
mother and brother. In "Shavim" ("Equals"),
15-year-old Farouk sits in the middle of Tel Aviv's crowded Hamoshavot
Square and recites Ran Dankner and Ilai Botner's song of that name
("You are white, I am black"). "Ad Matai" ("Until
When?"), a dramatic film written and directed by several of the
youths, tells the story of Yunas, 18, and his travails in the kitchen of
an upscale Tel Aviv restaurant.
(from: Vered Lee : Takes on Black Reality)
About ActiveVision:
ActiveVision seeks to promote a unique dimension of visual media,
presenting the vision of those traditional perceived as passive within the
documentary world. Through activities and workshops, ActiveVision
facilitates the use of visual arts as a medium for participants to tell
their stories in order to initiate positive change in their lives, and to
create solidarity within their communities as well as with the broader
society. All projects are conducted within the communities themselves,
which thus create personal and group documentation and a strong sense of
participant and community ownership.
Related Articles:
Takes on black reality, by Vered Lee (English)
www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1077149.html
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www.haaretz.co.il/hasite/spages/1077099.html
