Human Flow
In the largest human displacement event since World War II, over 65 million people have fled their homes in order to flee famine and climate change. The epic documentary Human Flow is a film by Ai Weiwei that explores the human flow. This documentary shows both the scale and the personal impact of the refugee crisis. The film was shot over the course of a year in 23 different countries. It follows an array of human stories, including those from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and France. Human Flow follows the desperate quest for justice and safety of its subjects. It covers everything from crowded refugee camps to dangerous ocean crossings to barbed wire borders. The film also shows the transformation from despair and disillusionment into courage, endurance, and adaptation. The release of Human Flow is at an important time, when trust, tolerance and compassion are more essential than ever. The cinematic expression of human emotion is an example of humanity’s unwavering spirit. It also poses one question that will determine the century. Will we choose to openly and freely respect the other members of our society?
Genre: Documentary
Director: Ai Weiwei
Actors: Abeer Khalid, Boris Cheshirkov, Marin Din Kajdomcaj, Princess Dana Firas of Jordan
Country: China, France, Germany, Occupied Palestinian Territory, United States
