Deep Dive: It Will be Chaos (2018)
Film Lens
It Will Be Chaos is a documentary focused on the European refugee crisis, presenting the stories of asylum seekers fleeing war and repression. The film features two main narratives: Eritrean refugee Aregai, who survives a tragic boat sinking off Lampedusa in 2013, and a Syrian family led by Wael, who travels the 2,500-mile Balkan route to seek safety in Europe. The documentary captures the harsh realities faced by these individuals as they navigate through various obstacles, including border crossings and refugee detention centers.
The film also examines the impact of the refugee influx on local populations, highlighting the tensions between migrants and locals amid rising anti-immigrant sentiments across Europe. It presents locations overwhelmed by asylum seekers, such as Lampedusa, and model towns like Riace, where mayors strive to support refugees despite governmental inaction. The documentary provides a comprehensive view of the ongoing crisis, emphasizing the human cost and the struggles faced by both refugees and host communities.
Why Watch
- •Meet Aregai, a survivor of the Lampedusa sinking.
- •Follow Wael and his family on the Balkan route.
- •See the impact of migration on towns like Riace.
Did You Know
•194 bodies were recovered from the 2013 Lampedusa boat sinking.
•368 people were declared missing after the Lampedusa tragedy.
•The film won an Emmy Award in 2019 for Outstanding Current Affairs documentary.
•It Will Be Chaos was five years in the making before its release in 2018.
Perfect For
European migration crisisRefugee storiesSocial justice issues