Eight children in refugee camps use cameras to document their lives, focusing on 13-year-old Mahmod and his sister's search for their parents' home.
“What I want from you is to come and see my life.”
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Eight children in refugee camps use cameras to document their lives, focusing on 13-year-old Mahmod and his sister's search for their parents' home.
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Thirteen-year-old Mahmod and his sister leave a refugee camp in Shingal to search for their parents' home in Kobanê. They are among eight children living in camps who use cameras to document their daily lives. These young filmmakers capture their experiences amid displacement and the challenges they face. Their films reflect their hopes for a better future despite the destruction surrounding them. Directed by Bahman Ghobadi, "Life on the Border" runs for 73 minutes and was released in 2015.
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Why Watch
- Meet Mahmod and his sister in Kobanê.
- See the world through children's cameras.
- Find out what life is like in refugee camps.
Did You Know
- The film features eight children living in refugee camps.
- Mahmod is 13 years old and searches for his parents' home.
- The documentary was directed by Basmeh Soleiman in 2015.
- The film has a runtime of 73 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Life on the Border?
Basmeh Soleiman directed the documentary Life on the Border.
What is the duration of the documentary Life on the Border?
The duration of the documentary is 73 minutes.
In which country was Life on the Border produced?
Life on the Border was produced in Iraq.
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