“I chose this film because I believe that love is love, and everyone should be free to be who they want to be and to love whomever they want.”
“The film addresses situations similar to my own experiences on the journey from Afghanistan to Germany. I want to show what people are willing to endure in order to escape a terrible situation.”
“This music video is about God. God “washed all away my sins.” The song inspired me to make a new beginning and carries a very deep message. The musician is a gospel singer and pastor, and I’ve been listening to his music for many years.”
“In our documentary, we focus on the Hazara people in Afghanistan. The Hazara are a large ethnic group that has faced discrimination and genocide for many years. This film portrays just one of the genocides they have been subjected to.”
“Recently, I had the pleasure of participating in the short film “Shahid”, which my wife Shadia and I selected for the Kino Asyl Festival. My wife, our daughter Waltraud, and I had a small role in the film, but the experience was wonderful and unique. The team was extremely professional, and the atmosphere was so […]
When I woke up to the thunder of explosions on the first day of the war, my first thought was, “Aren’t we going to school?” Within minutes, I got my answer as the news of the Russian attack spread across all media. A month later, I arrived in Germany and needed support more than ever […]
“Every year, I choose to create my own short films. For me, it’s a form of self-expression and gives me the chance to tell stories from my own experiences, exactly as I lived them. This year, I’m presenting a story about how fear influences our decisions—and how we can lose ourselves if we don’t listen […]
“This documentary shows how the traditional carnival festival is experienced each year in Cajamarca. On a historical journey, we explore the origins of this colorful folk celebration, which has become a symbol of the region’s cultural identity. The documentary focuses on several core elements: the vibrant music that accompanies every event, the rich gastronomy that […]
“The film Asho deals with children’s rights in Iran and the fate of children whose parents separate. In the case of separation, custody is granted to the father. Women have no rights in this regard and often lose their children. The film portrays the deep trauma many women suffer from being separated from their own […]
“In our documentary, we tell the story of two young adults from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) who have been close friends since childhood. The war forced them to leave their homeland and separated their paths. Now, they face the challenges of displacement and are trying to build a new life in villages in Armenia. Despite the separation, […]
“Ich will diesen Film zeigen weil ich viele Leute gesehen habe, die mit ihrem Geld Essen verschwenden. Dies ist ein Problem dass es auf der ganzen Welt gibt. Reiche Leute Party, arme Leute sterben. Darauf möchte ich aufmerksam machen.”
“Seit über 35 Jahren wird der Kongo von Gewalt zerrissen. Das kongolesische Volk ist seit mehr als zwei Jahrzehnten Massakern ausgesetzt, während die internationale Gemeinschaft, angesichts der nationalen und internationalen Ohnmacht, tatenlos zusieht. Mein Land wird systematisch von Menschen geplündert, die behaupten, unsere Führer zu sein! Fast die Hälfte der Abgeordneten ist der Meinung, dass […]
“My current documentary is 19 minutes long and portrays three people from different countries who fled to Germany. They speak about the challenges they faced on their journey and in their new lives in Germany, and they express their gratitude for the opportunities they have found here. At the same time, they share their hopes […]
“This is a story about five friends. They have their own special meeting spot. When one of them volunteers to go to the front and another plans to leave the country illegally, they decide to meet there one last time. At their spot, they laugh, argue, and talk about serious matters. But one thing always […]
“People Power, Our Power – The Revolution Will Be Televised: While the wind of change blows through Uganda, East Africa, a revolution is unfolding on television with the rise of Bobi Wine – the pop star turned politician who seeks to end Uganda’s long and brutal dictatorship. This documentary follows the inspiring activism of Bobi […]
We are living in the year 2023. The world appears open-minded and enlightened—or at least it seems that way. Millions of people from other countries live among us, trying to find their path, fulfill their dreams, and develop professionally. But doing so as a refugee is anything but easy. The short film “Inside the Box” […]
“I chose the film “The Game” because it shows how differently children grow up in Uganda. Some are lucky enough to grow up in a loving family, while others are forced to live on the streets and take care of themselves. The Game highlights the harsh life of street children. I had the privilege of […]
“Parvana is an 11-year-old girl living in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan in 2001. After her father is unjustly arrested, Parvana cuts her hair and dresses as a boy in order to support her family. Alongside a friend, she soon discovers a new world filled with both freedom and danger. Empowered by the fantastic stories she creates, Parvana […]
I chose the film “We, Our Pets and the War” by Anton Ptushkin because it addresses important aspects of the war and its impact on both people and animals. The film shows how the war has changed the lives of people and their pets by telling emotional stories of forced change. If the film’s core […]
“I chose this film because the story reflects my own life. The boys (actors) in the film decide to deceive others. Some of them are homeless or orphans who grew up without parental care and in difficult circumstances. This led them to make poor career choices, such as turning to fraud. That’s why my friends […]
“I am very pleased to present the film Standing Free, which holds special meaning for me. The film was made by a close friend of mine, a Canadian director with Ukrainian roots. The documentary follows Max, a Ukrainian-Canadian teenager who travels through the war-torn country after his family home was destroyed by Russian forces. It […]
When Art Becomes a Message. As always, we talk about the war—but no one listens. That’s why today, we listen with feeling. Through music, one can express the soul.
Lingua Franca tells the story of a marriage of convenience—a strategy used to obtain legal residency in the United States or Europe. Faced with rigid immigration laws, many migrants struggle to secure their livelihoods and escape postcolonial power structures. At the same time, a market for sham marriages is thriving, leaving individuals vulnerable to abuse […]
The film portrays our life in Germany. It’s true that we never want to go back, but still, we miss our homeland. That’s what homesickness means to us. Home is not just a country—it’s also our house, our belongings, our friends, and our family.
How can one live normally without war – and how can one live during war? This film is based on a true story. It tells the story of a family that lived through the war in Yemen. The parents try to provide a normal life for their children despite the ongoing conflict. But unfortunately, it’s […]
The film “Bad Dreams” was directed by a young filmmaker from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), Arnold Ghazaryan (born in 2001), shortly after the 44-day war in 2020. Despite the constant fear for their lives and the psychological terror caused by the blockade—which cut 120,000 Armenians off from the outside world for nearly 10 months and triggered a […]
This year, I want to present the film My Name is Hand by director Khadem Hussain Behnam. I chose this film because I find the theme very interesting. The hand is the focus: what can you do with a hand? Something good or something bad… The director released this film in Germany this year. – […]
“The story is based on the poetic play “The Forest Song” by the poet Lesya Ukrainka and is inspired by Ukrainian and Slavic folk mythology. This animated film is a great way to understand what is good and what is bad, what responsibility and love mean. My child really enjoyed this cartoon, and I wanted […]
No matter what religion – we are all human beings. This film deals with violence, inequality, and power, which I find incredibly disturbing. Through this film, I want to draw attention to the issue. It’s important to me to make the audience think. I’m looking forward to discussing the film and its themes with the […]
This year, we want to present a new, self-made film. The film addresses the struggles of refugees and how difficult it is for them to find their path. It focuses on pushbacks, which have become more severe over the past 3–4 years. Hardly anyone manages to make it across the route between Turkey and Greece. […]
I want to present the film “The Swimmers” because it truly touched my heart. My own experiences during my escape were very similar. A friend recommended the film to me, and when I watched it, I knew right away that it was the right choice for KINO ASYL. Even though the film was shot in […]
My daughter and I are very grateful to Germany for everything. With my screenplay, I wanted to show war through the eyes of a child who perceives everything differently, as well as the great hopes of this little girl. Children are our future, and we want to give them the best. The second message is […]
A boy who spends his childhood on the streets of Kabul repeatedly escapes into the fantastical world of Bollywood films. By selling movie tickets on the black market, he eventually gets caught by the authorities and is sent to an orphanage. Although he has to leave his life on the streets behind and life in […]
The film tells the story of a young man who fled the war in Yemen, only to be confronted with a new war inside his own mind. The question remains: can he escape once again?
“I left Uganda and moved to Denmark to start a new life. And then I left Denmark and my job there as well to start over once again, because my family couldn’t accept that I’m queer. I mean, that’s exactly what “The Night I Left America” is about: making the hardest decisions.”
