For many, KINO ASYL has become a fixture in their annual calendar; for others, it’s a new discovery. From November 22 to 28, 2025, young people with refugee experience will present films from their home countries in Munich for the eleventh time. The program will include documentaries, dramas, and short films from all over the world.
The topics are sometimes informative, sometimes entertaining, but always personally meaningful to the curators who selected them. This combination of film and individual perspective opens up new insights for the audience.
It is about Syrian traditions and stories from different people before and after the war. Why this film? I chose “Our Memory” because the film offers a different perspective on the experience of exile. It does not focus solely on pain and loss, but also on hope, humanity, and the power of memory, which enables […]
A young deaf villager’s journey to the bustling city of Kampala turns deadly when a mix–up involving identical duffel bags puts him in the midst of a violent drug–trafficking ring. Why this film? I chose Mfuko: The Duffle Bag because it tells a powerful story from Uganda from the perspective of John, a deaf villager […]
This film tells the story of every young person who has chosen to migrate and left everything behind.Despite all obstacles, they went… The sea was not an end, but the beginning of a life that they had torn from the impossible. Why this film? The reason for this film is the feeling of fear and […]
“Ukrainian Heroines” is a short film about four famous Ukrainian women who changed the world. These women lived during difficult times. It wasn’t easy for them to have an influence. But they had courage, strength, and a strong will. My film was created with the help of artificial intelligence. I was able to recreate and […]
When a human kills justice, humanity will die, and so I will show you an example that is experienced by the Syrian people and that still exists in many Arab countries where justice is lacking. Why this film? I chose the film because it tells the stories of thousands of people, families, and souls who […]
Sedigheh Dehnayi is one of those women whose life has been marked by hardship, loneliness, and illness, yet who has achieved extraordinary things. Despite all obstacles, she studied pharmacy, made a name for herself as a painter and calligrapher, and founded several charitable organizations. This documentary tells the story of a woman who, with quiet, […]
The film “The White Helmets” shows men in Syria who rescue people after bombings. They are called “White Helmets.” These men work voluntarily. They help children, women, and elderly people. The film is sad but very hopeful. It shows courage, love, and solidarity in war. Why this film? In my opinion, the film is very […]
In ‘Reporters Against Power: Uganda,’ this documentary explores the challenges faced by journalists working in a country where press freedom is restricted. In Uganda, reporters encounter numerous obstacles when attempting to uncover stories that authorities would prefer to keep hidden. Despite threats and significant hurdles, they continue to bring critical issues to light, demonstrating the […]
The film is about the children of the streets who dance to achieve vital changes such as food, good education, a safe home, and the support of their families or others. Some of these children are orphans, others have parents, but they are not financially well-off. Some live with stepparents who treat them badly. Why […]
It’s about an artist who has no money but wants to marry a beautiful woman. There is also an old rich man who wants to marry this beautiful woman. The woman has to choose between money and love! Why this movie? I chose this movie because I want to show people that love is more […]
“Dounia and the Princess of Aleppo” tells the story of six-year-old Dounia, who loves her hometown of Aleppo despite suffering severe blows of fate. When war breaks out and her father disappears, she is forced to flee with her grandparents. Accompanied by a mysterious magical power, she embarks on a dangerous journey in the hope […]
The true story of Afghanistan: The film shows how two US soldiers encounter a group of children after a plane crash. At first, they are very suspicious, but then we see how they come to understand each other better. At the same time, the story of Afghanistan is told and we see how the Taliban […]
The film Bagdad Messi (2023) is a human drama about Hamoudi, a 10-year–old Iraqi boy who is passionate about soccer, particularly his idol Lionel Messi. While playing with his friends in Baghdad, he is caught in an explosion and loses a leg. Despite his disability, Hamoudi holds on to his dream of becoming a soccer […]
Issa, a refugee from Sierra Leone, has lived in Germany for seven years. Now his only chance to one day remain in this country is to leave it—and scattered fragments of his life remain behind. Why this movie? We chose this film because my family, myself, and many others are currently dealing with deportation, and […]
Almajiri is an impressive Nigerian social drama that sheds light on one of the country’s most overlooked crises: the fate of street children, also known as almajirai. Based on the story of boys who are forced to beg, work, and even be trafficked, the film reveals the harsh reality of poverty, religious exploitation, and government […]
In the Land of Brothers, told in three moving chapters, tells the story of Afghan refugees seeking a new life in Iran. The film impressively shows how, despite hope and hard work, they repeatedly encounter obstacles: lack of residency rights, workplace exploitation, constant fear of deportation, and everyday discrimination. Why this film? This film moves […]
The film shows how ordinary people in the war in Ukraine suddenly become fighters and have to go to the front. Why this film? I watched this film at the Munich Film Festival and was very fascinated by the reality it portrays. I believe it is very important for people who do not come from […]
Immigration and integration have been discussed topics for years, with empathy and openness for exchange at the center. With this short film, we, a group of young people from Ukraine, have described this on very primitive levels using tribes. We want to tell a story to the audience not through words, but through symbols, and […]
Present Past is a story about the recurring childhood traumas of Mercy Mirembe Banada as a result of witnessing domestic violence, which affects her mental well-being despite her seemingly perfect life. Trapped in a cycle of nightmares, migraines, anxiety, and fear, Mercy refuses to have children with her husband Dominic Banada after three years of […]
Wuri is a small village in Uganda, and many people with HIV are discriminated against there. Other people tell them that they have no future because of their illness. The film aims to raise awareness about the issue. Why this film? The film aims to raise awareness about the issue. He is meant to bring […]
The film is a satirical comedy based on the idea of students failing an integration course. Each student has their own tragic story. The government, represented by the minister, is forced to intervene. But he ends up in a psychiatric clinic. Why this movie? For me, the film is very important because it conveys two […]
