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- Documentary about North Korea, set in the future after the regime has collapsed. Harnessing the power of hindsight the film questions the morality of the current inaction by regional and global powers towards the North Korean dictatorship.
- On the 16th April 2014 South Korea was changed as a nation. After the days, weeks and months that followed the Sewol tragedy, the country became undone, untrusting and more divided than we have ever seen in its history. 'After the Sewol' explores the changing faces of this nation through the eyes of two British film makers. They talk with relatives of the victims, rescue divers and activists about their struggles and battles since this tragic accident happened and embark upon a journey to uncover how this accident came about, looking deep into Korean history about why no action was taken to prevent it in the first place. This journey takes them all over Korea, meeting an older generation struggling to create a safer place for their children to live in and a young vibrant generation fighting for a corrupt free society. But, all of them searching for one thing, the truth about why the Sewol victims died.
- A journey through loss, pain, and memory. The Last Memory is a poetic homage to the death of a young Yemeni champion, who tragically lost his life at sea, whilst seeking refuge from the ongoing war in Yemen.
- Can history show us what might happen in the future? Will the Sewol generation change the face of South Korea and bring about some much needed change? Will the truth finally be revealed about the missing 7 hours of the Park Geun Hye, the first President to ever be impeached? Will the raising of the sunken Sewol ferry reveal the truth about the accident, hidden for so long? Will the families finally be able to put their loved ones to rest, and then allow themselves time to finally grieve after their endless struggles and never ending battles with an ever oppressive government hell bent on hiding facts. This film explores the ever changing faces of South Korea. We continue to follow the Sewol victims' families and other activists who have never given up fighting to make their country a safer and better place to live in and as they strive for justice and hunt for the truths about the deaths of their children and loved ones, all whilst battling against the Government and struggling to still come to terms with their loses. The film will also explores Korea's modern history in order to find out what brought them to this huge defining point. Will the President impeachment last? Will the Chaebols continue to rule? Will the silent majority continue to hold power over a young, fresh and vibrant generation all of whom are fighting for change in what appears to be a broken system?
- ShortPassion is a story about a young kick-boxer, Ahmed and what drives him to do the sport he loves, his fight to raise more awareness and try to bring peace back to his home country of Yemen. After spending time in jail for not wanting to fight in the war, he fled Yemen in 2018 in order to avoid a raging civil war that has now killed thousands and left millions displaced and on the brink of the worlds worst famine in the 21st century. We listen to his thoughts for his future and how he feels about his current situation since arriving on Jeju, South Korea. When he arrived the Korean people had taken to the streets in protest about him and his fellow Yemeni refugees wanting them removed from the country without thought nor understanding of what was happening in Yemen. This film shares Ahmed's thoughts about the war in Yemen as well as his wishes for the future.
- If we take a look into history we can see female musicians are usually vocal based. Of course there are a variety of musicians out there but searching for female musicians who play unique instruments or non popular music is rarely in the spotlight nowadays. Actually, if we look at what the media says about this, we can see from the UK press alone that this is a problem, and even a problem in diverse and multicultural countries. This documentary explores the world of the ever elusive female musicians who are studying, working, breaking barriers down and also trying to get over the stereotypes of the South Korean music industry, in order to chase their dreams.
- In February 2022, Russia launched its full-scale war in Ukraine, triggering a mass exodus of people fleeing Ukraine to various countries across Europe. "Dodomu," meaning "home" or "homeward bound" in Ukrainian, is a poignant documentary that follows the journey of three Ukrainian refugees as they navigate the challenges of starting anew in a foreign land. The film offers a glimpse into the lives of the refugees, revealing their struggles to rebuild their lives in Poland and their hopes for the future. Through candid interviews and cinematic storytelling, the movie exposes the complexities of refugee matters and the difficult decisions that Ukrainians have had to make in the face of conflict. As a National Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR and the film's narrator, Jung Woo-Sung brings a unique perspective to the film, examining the global plight of refugees and offering a call to action for viewers to empathize with their struggle and support those in need. Through powerful storytelling and intimate portraits of those affected by the war, "Dodomu" stands as a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit in times of crisis.
- Crossroads explores the ever changing face of South Korea since the Sewol ferry disaster that tragically killed 304 people, mainly schoolchildren, in April 2014. The film takes us on a journey through Korean modern history exploring the changes the country has gone through since April 16th 2014, encompassing emotional re-enactment narrations from survivors, interviews with family members, activists, historians and the general public, as we go in search of how Korea came to yet another crossroad in its history.
- 'Family' is a story about a young family who escaped the war in Yemen in search of a safer place to live. Leaving Yemen was a tough decision but the father was left with little choice due to the raging war. His family are the most important thing to him and allowing them to live free and safe is the highest priority. His love came above everything and he wanted to provide them with a future not currently possible in his home country. When they arrived the Korean people had taken to the streets in protest of the Yemeni refugees wanting them removed from the country without thought nor understanding of what was happening in Yemen. Throughout the film, we listen to his thoughts, as he shares his feelings about the war and why he left with his family. Has his search for a safe place ended, or will there be more difficulties ahead...?
- In life, we all often hope for the simplest of things. A home, a job, money, perhaps a car and of course love. These things are not considered to be a luxury to us and we often take them for granted. Hope is a story about Ali, a young Yemeni man who is searching his way through life after leaving Yemen due to the civil war and trying to find his path, his hopes, and his dreams. After leaving Yemen he found himself lost, with nowhere to call home and after several years landed on Jeju, a small island off the coast of South Korea. He only has one real hope, to help others, especially the people of his home country. But, unable to return, he now struggles to find these things we often take for granted, especially, a place to call home. Once again he must start his journey looking towards a brighter future. This film shares Ali's thoughts and wishes for the future.