We're excited to present THE WALK as our first FREE schools' screening at the festival.
The Walk is based on an extraordinary artistic endeavour in 2021 which saw a 12 foot tall puppet called Amal travel for three months across Europe, raising awareness of the plight of unaccompanied young refugees. The film follows the journey of Amal, from the Syrian border, all the way across Europe, as she searches for safety and a place where she feels welcome.
In October 2021, she memorably came to Folkestone, and we're delighted to be hosting the UK Premiere of this new film about her.
In the film, Amal is a real girl with a real voice (an inner monologue narrated by a Syrian refugee), which expresses the hopes and fears that a young girl would feel on this journey. Just like any human, she struggles with a diversity of emotions. She has her thoughts, memories, dreams and fears that we witness along her journey. She meets lots of other refugees like her, all on their own journeys, and she also meets plenty of people who don’t want her in their country.
THE WALK is not a typical documentary. It mixes vérité documentary with fantastical semi-scripted elements to create a fairytale for adults.
THE WALK is rated PG which means that it is suitable for general viewing. A PG should generally not unsettle a child aged around eight, although parents and caregivers should be aware that some scenes may be unsuitable for more sensitive children.
This event is exclusively for school groups, and is SOLD OUT. Pass-holders and general public will not be admitted.
Recommended age rating 9+
Trailer
Filmmaker - Tamara Kotevska
Screening in partnership with Together Films
