Refugee Week 2025

Every journey of migration holds unique challenges and hopes. This special Refugee Week screening of six short films explores intimate themes of identity, transition, resilience and sanctuary, created and compiled by storytellers from diverse backgrounds, including Afghanistan, Nigeria, Iran and Sudan. Journey Mercies, dir. Tomisin Adepeju, is an exploration of migration from Nigeria to the UK, highlighting the bonds and resilience of community, and the emotional burdens carried by those seeking safety and stability in a foreign land. Echoes of Iran, curated by members of the refugee charity Southampton and Winchester Visitors Group is a love letter to Iranian culture, created by those who have journeyed from Iran, offering a rich and personal tribute to the beauty of home. While Al-Sit, dir. Suzannah Mirghani, is a richly woven narrative from Sudan that delves into family dynamics and the strength of women negotiating tradition and change in a rapidly evolving world.