There’s nothing quite as powerful as a story, and films serve as potent storytelling mediums that can broaden our perspectives and deepen our compassion. By seeing the world through someone else’s eyes, we gain insight into their experiences and challenges, fostering compassion and inspiring positive action.

Films have a remarkable ability to transport us to different worlds, to immerse us in the lives and experiences of others without ever leaving our seats. Through the lens of cinema, we can explore the human impact of forced migration and displacement, gaining insight into the challenges, resilience, and triumphs of refugees around the globe.

So this Refugee Week, lets watch films that put the stories and voices of refugees in focus.

If you’ve found a film that has moved or inspired you, how about organising a film screening at home, with your friends, your colleagues or at a local venue? 

Check out our recommendations for Refugee Week for inspiring films that will help spark conversations. 

And if you’re not interested in organising a screening yourself, why don’t you join the many film screening events happening near you, search What’s On.

Watch a Film is one of nine Simple Acts you can do for Refugee Week 2024. To view them all, visit the Simple Acts page.

Refugee Week 24 Simple Acts Pack by Refugee Week