Hamy Ramezan and Rungano Nyoni | 2015

Denmark, Finland | 13 min | Arabic, Danish with English subtitles |

A foreign woman in a burqa is seeking help, but her translator is not willing to report exactly what she is saying.

Sedika Mojadidi | 2018

Afghanistan, Australia, Germany... | 80 min | 15+ years | Afghan Persian with English subtitles |

Screened as part of TOAFF19

As American forces and aid leave Afghanistan, Afghan-American filmmaker Sedika Mojadidi crafts an intimate portrait of two awe-inspiring women: Nilofar, a member of parliament, and Shakila, a television journalist.

The story of two refugee boys from Syria and Iraq who fled the war and ended up in a juvenile prison in Greece under the accusation of smuggling illegal immigrants.

Amnesty International is a non-governmental organisation that is campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. Particular focus on:
– abolition of the death penalty
– freedom of expression
– rights of refugees and asylum seekers
– prisoners of conscience

SCOREscotland is committed to social justice and equal opportunities for all by providing a service that is accessible and inclusive. Taking a partnership approach, we support and empower those who are disadvantaged and discriminated against. We recognise that a united community is the backbone of a cohesive and harmonious society and thus we strive to “put the unity back into community”.

The Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival is one of Scotland’s most diverse cultural events, covering everything from music, film and visual art to theatre, dance, and literature. The […]