BAHAR / SEA

Good Shepherd Studios Presents:

BAHAR / SEA*

A film by Khalid Albaih (7 mins, 2017) + post film Q&A with director Khalid Albaih (@Khalidalbaih)

*Viewers discretion is advised. This film contains graphic content which may be too intense for some viewers.

Tickets are free** and available for screenings at: 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 on Sunday 10th September.

In this multimedia piece by Khalid Albaih, you will live a few moments with these refugees at sea.

All footage in the three-channel video work was found from different online sources, primarily shot by refugees themselves or rescuers at sea, on the way to Europe from Libya, Egypt, or Turkey, and uploaded to the Internet. The videos were edited by Milton Guillén B, accompanied with music composed by Mohamed Araki. Every minute, eight people are forced to flee war, persecution, or terror.

In 2022 alone, more than 2,500 people have died trying to cross the Mediterranean in rubber dinghies and rusting fishing boats, according to a report by the United Nations Refugee Agency.

As friends, neighbours and colleagues we want to prepare you in advance for this upcoming short documentary screening, which does contain some intense and potentially uncomfortable moments. However, we have decided to screen this film for a few important reasons. Firstly, this film sheds light on crucial real-world issues, offering a chance for increased awareness and understanding. Secondly, it showcases the resilience of individuals in the face of adversity, inspiring hope and empathy. Lastly, there will be an optional discussion session after the screening, ensuring a safe space for any emotional reactions. We believe that confronting challenging subjects can lead to personal growth and a more compassionate society.

**Spaces are very limited - so please notify us in advance if you can no longer attend so that we can re-allocate your ticket.