From December 2 to 7, we invite you to join us on a special journey — one that begins with Senegambian reggae. Along the way, we will show you exciting films and give you the chance to get to know us and our cultures better. You’ll learn why we came to Germany and why it’s important for us to take you along on this journey.
We are very grateful that KINO ASYL exists. For us, this project started much earlier — we began planning at the beginning of the year. KINO ASYL helps us improve our language skills, meet new people, and learn more about the possibilities of digital media.
In our new home, Germany, we’ve had many experiences — some wonderful, others difficult. One of the most positive ones has definitely been KINO ASYL, which brings together people from all over the world.
We are grateful for the opportunity we have here — to support one another and grow together as we settle into our new lives. Each of us brings our own story and past with us — and that’s what makes us who we are today.
With our festival, we aim to contribute to intercultural understanding. KINO ASYL provides a platform that offers insight into the culture and everyday life of other countries, sparking reflection, dialogue, and discussion. It brings us great joy to use this opportunity to introduce ourselves and connect with you.
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Jarck Boy is a reggae, dancehall, and Afropop singer-songwriter from Gambia. He presents two of his own music videos: “Ghetto Defender,” filmed in 2018 in Sukuta, Gambia, and “We Are All One,” filmed in 2018 in Munich. He talks about the background of the shoots, his homeland, and other topics related to music. His wish […]
A student from Kabul is insulted by a man on her way back from university. When her brother accidentally overhears the argument, a discussion arises among the three about the role and the “bad” behavior of women. The student then challenges her brother to live for a day in women’s clothes to understand her better.
The Syrian refugee Fareed wants to bury his deceased wife according to Muslim customs and struggles against bureaucracy and narrow-mindedness in a Swiss village.
Iraq was a devastated country in the early 1990s. When we think of Iraq, war and Saddam Hussein come to mind first. One region, Kurdistan, was subjected to particularly heavy pressure by the regime at the time. “Bekas” tells the story of two homeless boys who make a living as shoeshiners. When they catch a […]
The director Ma’an Mouslli has been living in Germany for four years and fled Syria himself. The idea of the film is that the director asks only one question, and the people in front of the camera are allowed to tell their stories. Some people answered this question for up to three hours.
Kabul 1970. Amir and Hassan grow up like brothers despite their very different social backgrounds. However, the young friends are soon separated by the Soviet invasion. After Amir flees to the USA, he learns as an adult about Hassan’s death and feels compelled by the circumstances to return to his homeland.
The documentary deals with the civil war in Syria. Director Talal Derki follows two friends in the city of Homs from August 2011 to August 2013 who organized demonstrations against the dictatorial regime of President Bashar al-Assad. After the Syrian security forces use military force against the demonstrators, the initially pacifist friends decide to take […]
In Beirut, Syrian workers help build tall skyscrapers. Unlike in their destroyed homeland, the war in neighboring Lebanon is over and new buildings are being constructed. However, every night the construction sites are locked down because the government has imposed a curfew from 7 p.m. for all refugees.
The film tells the true story of an Afghan family that fled to Iran because of the war in Afghanistan. The focus is on eight-year-old Meena, who wants to go to school to become a doctor. However, this dream seems impossible to achieve due to the laws in Iran. Her father Ferhad tries, through sacrifice, […]
Pod et Marichou is a very well-known series in Senegal and Gambia featuring very famous actors. The series is broadcast both on YouTube and on television and is very successful.
The documentary tells the story of the girl Nvjvanyst, who became a victim of war and poverty. Her father died in the war and her mother was forced to marry another man. The stepfather treats her badly, and she has to leave her homeland “Herat” and goes alone to war-torn Kabul. Due to the lack […]
Omid, an Afghan refugee in Germany, is waiting for the decision on his asylum application.
Who am I? This is a question I could never answer myself. But when I think about it, my identity has changed a lot during the transitions in my life.
It is 2014 and the election campaign is in full swing in Kabul. The current military officer and former president Najibfardi is running against his challenger. Meanwhile, during a taxi ride, a heated discussion breaks out between Hassan Ali and Akha Shirin about who is the best candidate. The election is marked by great chaos: […]
A film plea for humanity.
