Film Lens
Skeikima examines the lives of Sahrawi young people living in the Occupied Territories. It addresses their struggle for identity and expression in a setting marked by harassment and repression. The film raises questions about how these youths can assert their voices amid the silence imposed by the occupying forces.
The documentary presents the educational challenges faced by Sahrawi youth, who are compelled to study under the occupying country's system. It emphasizes the endurance of these individuals as they navigate their reality, with a metaphorical 'river' symbolizing their enduring spirit flowing through the desert landscape.
Why Watch
- •Meet Sahrawi youth fighting for their identity.
- •Find out how education is impacted by occupation.
- •See the metaphor of a river in the desert.
Did You Know
•The film is 14 minutes long.
•Sahrawi youth are required to study at the occupying country.
•The documentary was released in 2017.
Perfect For
Human rights advocacyYouth activismOccupied territories