Film Lens
The documentary 'Free paths maker' addresses the severe impact of anti-personnel mines on affected communities, particularly the Saharawi people. It begins with the author experiencing a 24-hour isolation in a crater in the desert to empathize with their plight. Through this immersive approach, the film captures the daily realities and struggles of those living in exile due to landmines.
In addition to personal narratives, the film features interviews with victims and shows their demands for justice and the urgent need for countries to sign demining protocols. The author also engages in a creative endeavor, designing a mechanism to exploit the mines, symbolized by the use of the melphas, traditional Sahrawi women's costumes, to trace the word 'FREE' in phosphate powder, illustrating the inhumane damage caused by these weapons.
Why Watch
- •See the impact of anti-personnel mines on the Saharawi people.
- •Meet the victims sharing their stories of exile.
- •Find out how art is used to address landmine issues.
Did You Know
•The documentary was released in 2019.
•The author spent 24 hours in isolation in a desert crater.
•The film features the melphas, a traditional Sahrawi costume, as part of an art installation.
Perfect For
Human rights advocatesLandmine awarenessSaharawi culture