The theme of Refugee Week 2025 is “Community as a Superpower” – a celebration of the strength that emerges when people come together to care, support, and stand with one another. This year, we’re highlighting MEDIHA and THE WALK – two deeply moving films that embody the transformative power of community in the face of displacement and loss.
Both stories offer a unique lens of the refugee experience: from personal healing through storytelling in MEDIHA, to the symbolic journey of Little Amal in THE WALK, welcomed by thousands along her route.
Together, both films remind us that healing is possible when stories are heard, and change is possible when communities come together. Hosting a screening this Refugee Week is a powerful way to inspire dialogue, deepen empathy, and stand in solidarity with those seeking safety and belonging.
A powerful testament to the human spirit, Mediha turns her camera on herself to process her trauma while rescuers search for her missing family members, revealing the strength and determination of a young survivor.
“Brave, striking, and powerful. Extraordinary. One of the Best (and Most Anticipated) Documentaries of 2024”
VOGUE MAGAZINE
★★★★
“A remarkable story of real-life courage”
PETER BRADSHAW, THE GUARDIAN
★★★★
“Powerful… Mediha offers hope. ”
JONATHAN ROMNEY, FINANCIAL TIMES
★★★★
“She is reminiscent, in many ways, of brave figures like Malala Yousafzai, Greta Thunberg, and Iran’s feminist activists.”
SASKIA BARON, theartsdesk.com
THE WALK follows the journey of Amal, a 12 foot giant puppet. Amal is a young refugee girl who is traveling from the Syrian border in Turkey, all the way across Europe, trying to find a home. The film mixes vérité documentary with fantastical semi-scripted elements to create a fairytale for adults.
‘Kotevska shows the unspeakable with great empathy and a healthy dose of courage’
‘Shining a light on a story that moves into and out of the news media’s attention, The Walk opts not for speechifying or arguing. It honors, rather, the kernel of life a puppet can embody, built by hand and sprung straight from the heart.’
Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter
‘Its singular vision and impressive execution makes it a documentation worthy of Amal’s immense profundity.’
Film changes lives and broaden perspectives. We work with educators, charities, businesses, and community organizations so they can spark essential discussions about key social impact issues.
Hosting a screening of MEDIHA or THE WALK is a unique way to entertain, educate, and inspire your community. Setting up an event couldn’t be easier. You can choose to watch the film virtually or in-person, and an exclusive discussion guide will be provided to help steer conversations in the most engaging direction.
By sharing these powerful stories, your screening can inspire meaningful change, deepen empathy, and create lasting connections within your community in honour of Refugee Week.
See below some select case studies from our recent screenings as inspiration for your own events.
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