This episode of the popular series The Lost Village depicts a group of French journalists stirring up unrest in a small Syrian village. The neighbors are very jealous of each other and want the journalists all to themselves. France/Paris also plays an important role in the series’ reenactment, which is filmed by two Syrian refugees living in Germany. Due to the attacks in Paris, misunderstandings arise between the two neighbors—who, as usual, begrudge each other everything. The situation ends in a wild and amusing chaos…
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My name is Ayham. I am 18 years old and was born in Aleppo, Syria. I have been living near Rosenheim for about a year. I am very happy to be part of the KINO ASYL project. It gives me the opportunity to show a German audience that in Syria we lived a peaceful life in line with many Western values and that we want to continue that life here in Germany, and hopefully one day again in Syria. With Waba'da...?! (And Then...?!) I want to show how war has destroyed life and love in my country. The series Ḍayʿa Ḍāyiʿa (The Lost Village) is very popular and well-known in Syria. So popular, in fact, that it gives comfort even to those who now live in Germany. With this film combination, I don’t just want to show the series itself, but also reflect on what life is like for refugees in Germany. Because in the second film, two refugees recreate The Lost Village and pursue their dream of making films instead of giving in to despair, with little equipment and despite difficult filming conditions.
Kurator:in
My name is Ayham. I am 18 years old and was born in Aleppo, Syria. I have been living near Rosenheim for about a year. I am very happy to be part of the KINO ASYL project. It gives me the opportunity to show a German audience that in Syria we lived a peaceful life in line with many Western values and that we want to continue that life here in Germany, and hopefully one day again in Syria. With Waba'da...?! (And Then...?!) I want to show how war has destroyed life and love in my country. The series Ḍayʿa Ḍāyiʿa (The Lost Village) is very popular and well-known in Syria. So popular, in fact, that it gives comfort even to those who now live in Germany. With this film combination, I don’t just want to show the series itself, but also reflect on what life is like for refugees in Germany. Because in the second film, two refugees recreate The Lost Village and pursue their dream of making films instead of giving in to despair, with little equipment and despite difficult filming conditions.