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Refugee Poetry
The Kurdish Iraqi poet and actor Zeravan Khalil travels with his dog through an Alpine gorge after fleeing from IS war and genocide. As he remembers the abomination, he writes a poem with the title “You drive me mad” in Kurmanji Kurdish. In his home country, Yazidic Kurds are forbidden to work in his profession. Then he eats his apple and wanders through Europe’s middle with more hope.
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Plot Summary
This documentary follows the lives of three young Afghan refugees who have found a new home in Sweden. Through their poetry and personal stories, they share their experiences of displacement, longing for their homeland, and the challenges of building a new life. The film offers an intimate look at their resilience and their artistic expressions as they navigate their new reality.
Critical Reception
Refugee Poetry received positive reviews for its sensitive portrayal of young refugees and its unique approach to storytelling through poetry. Critics praised the film's emotional depth and its ability to humanize the refugee experience, highlighting the strength and creativity of its subjects.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its heartfelt and intimate portrayal of young refugees.
Appreciated for its unique use of poetry to convey powerful personal narratives.
Commended for shedding light on the resilience and creativity of displaced individuals.
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Fun Fact
The film was partly inspired by workshops where young refugees shared their poetry, which then informed the documentary's narrative structure.
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