- A documentary that takes a step back from the social and political rhetoric surrounding the word "refugee" by exploring authentic friendships forged between people who were once worlds apart.
- Most of the contact with refugees happens through charity or on a political level. The relationships in THE PEACE BETWEEN are eye-to-eye authentic friendships, which have grown beyond the initial circumstances where they met. These three friendships challenge us on how we can step back from the social and political rhetoric surrounding the word "refugee" and instead consider what it looks like to get to know our new neighbours on a personal level. A metaphorical road trip through the lives of 6 characters in 3 cities: Budapest, Copenhagen, and Brest. What do two girls from Denmark and Syria chat about when they hang out in their favourite café in Copenhagen? How did a French woman become the "European mum" of a young man from Ethiopia? What do 22-year-old Raza from Afghanistan and 55-year-old István from Hungary have in common? When home is home no more, we create family under extraordinary circumstances, and you are welcomed into "bits and pieces" of their conversation, which starts with THE PEACE BETWEEN.—Caroline Kamya
- THE PEACE BETWEEN is a short documentary film about Raza and István, Anna and Dana, and Yonathan and Sophia, friends who have all overcome the hesitation, shyness or fear that divides local people and newcomers.
They each looked beyond the word "refugee" as a political and divisive term to learn what it originally meant: a person who had to flee from their home, leaving behind family and friends, who is now hoping to build a new life. As our neighbour. And even our friend. Join director Caroline Kamya and producer Talitha Brauer and host a screening to open dialogue in your local community - let's *be* the peace between!
Part 1 Budapest, Hungary: István & Raza
István, 55, and Raza, 22, an unlikely pair, form a friendship in Bisce camp in the spring of 2013. István, the "young old man", grew up in a small suburb of Budapest, and was surprised at the connection he found with "old soul" Raza from Afghanistan. Raza, wise beyond his years, arrived in Europe as an unaccompanied minor at the age of 16 and his experiences have changed not only his life, but István's as well.
Part 2 Denmark: Anna & Dana
Anna (24) and Dana (20) are a case of opposites attract. They first met through their love of theatre and became friends Dana's family adopted Anna as the "fourth sister". Anna, the older and seemingly more reserved one, looks out for Dana and is one of the few people in her life who stands up to and for her. Dana, paradoxically outgoing, yet vulnerable - trusts Anna and fearlessly opens up to her about Syria and the ongoing trauma that she faces. As usual, Dana's parents invite Anna for family lunch and Anna invites Dana to put down her phone, take a break from social media, and enjoy the people who love her.
Part 3 France: Sophie & Yona
Yonatan and girlfriend Meron, 20-somethings from Ethiopia, meet in the squalid conditions of the Calais refugee camp, known as "The Jungle". Sophie (56) come to the Jungle to reach out to the refugees, but finds that Yona is already leading the way. Yona & Meri call Sophie "Mama" and rely on her to advise them as they navigate their lives in a foreign land with a strange system, as well as their own personal relationship in the face of much uncertainty. Meanwhile, Sophie is humbled by their warmth and trust in her and courage to welcome her into their lives under such circumstances.
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