Coming from different countries and continents, we have been living in our beloved Munich for a few months or even several years. We are tirelessly trying to speak the language and integrate into our new environment. Many of us have left behind our families and friends in search of a peaceful place and a better future — far from war, misery, and sorrow. Even though we arrived here with nothing, there is something that has always been with us and will always remain: our culture. Even as we adapt to a new life, we cannot simply forget the ways of living we left behind — the sounds, the tastes, and the images. These will stay with us forever.
Being able to share this part of ourselves and our countries is truly an exciting project and holds deep meaning for us — no matter where we come from. That’s why we are grateful for the opportunity to bring our people, countries, and cultures closer to you through these films. We are especially happy that you’ve taken the time to watch our films and, through them, learn more about us. We hope these films offer you a deeper understanding of the cultures, people, and places you will encounter — whether you already know these countries or are discovering them for the first time.
Thank you for being here, and we wish you a wonderful time. Yours truly,
The KINO ASYL Team
A historically true account of a significant period of the Kingdom of Ségou, which encompassed a large part of present-day Mail between the 17th and 19th centuries. After the death of King N’Gola Diarra, the founder of the Diarra dynasty in Ségou, a fierce struggle ensued over his succession to the throne. His children fought […]
The title of the film “Dewenti” means “Greetings for the Festival” in Wolof (a language spoken in Senegal, Gambia, and Mauritania). The short film tells the story of young Ousmane, a Talibe (a Quranic student), who is sent daily by his teacher into the streets of Dakar to beg for alms. He devises a strategy […]
“Dancing Arabs” is the story of a young Palestinian’s liberation from all the political restrictions of his environment. He fights for love, equality and peaceful coexistence. The film shows his needs and, in a dramatic and comic way, the real drama of his reality. Between political and social considerations, love and peace win out.
Today is the last day in Satché’s life. Although he is strong and healthy, he accepts his impending death. He walks through the streets of his hometown in Senegal, perceiving the past as if seeing it for the first time: his childhood home, his first love, childhood friends, wife, and children. He repeatedly hears the […]
This documentary tells the story of the Syrian city of Rakka on the banks of the Euphrates. As in most places in the world where people suffer from war, the people of Rakka dream of a life of peace and justice – two important things they have lacked for many years under the rule of […]
“My Beloved Country” is a film by Eunice that attempts to carefully explain the history of her country. She tries to show the many ills that plague her country. However, the movie not only shows the problems but also offers solutions, which is what makes this movie so worth watching. Her criticism stems from her […]
The film tells a very poetic story about a girl in shattered Afghanistan who must navigate new freedoms and old restrictions after the Taliban regime.
Film series of the IG – Initiativegruppe e.V.
This film from Sierra Leone deals with the problem of the early marriage of Aminata, the only daughter of poor parents. She is eager to go to school and get a Western education, but in her village only Islamic education is allowed for girls. At the age of 14, she is forced to marry the […]
