My name is Jalal Mawlawi and I work as a psychosocial counselor. With over 10 years of experience in the fields of cinema and media, I have worked as a journalist for various newspapers and magazines and have also been a host on numerous radio and television stations. Since 2019, I have been actively involved in Kino Asyl and am passionately committed to connecting art, media, and social awareness.
After the civil war, Abdullah and Selma flee from Syria to Turkey. After a short time, they decide to continue fleeing to Germany. To do so, they must make a deal with a human smuggler. The two young Syrians have to save hard to survive somehow.
The film shows a brief glimpse into the reality of a family in the middle of the war. The entire situation is reflected through the eyes of a child.
With this film, the director speaks for many refugees who are full of hope for a better life. To escape the bitter reality, they set out on a journey to Europe by crossing the sea. However, many of them have become victims of drowning.
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” […]
