There’s nothing quite as powerful as a story. Films can broaden our perspectives and deepen our understanding; by seeing the world through someone else’s eyes, we gain insight into their experiences and challenges, fostering compassion and inspiring positive action.

So, this Refugee Week, lets watch films that put the stories and voices of people from displaced and migrant backgrounds in focus. 

Here are some ideas to take part:

  • Watch a film at home (alone or with friends & family) 
  • Organise a film screening (either at a local venue or at work!)
  • Attend a film event, see What’s On near you

If you’d like to host a screening of a film at your workplace, arts, community space, school or elsewhere, you’ll need permissions to screen most films publicly. Gov.uk says: you need a ‘non-theatrical’ film licence to show films and TV programmes in public, for example:

  • at one-off events
  • at film clubs – whether or not you sell tickets
  • in common areas for guests, residents and passengers
  • in retail and entertainment venues
  • The one exception is curriculum-based screenings in state schools, where you do not need your own licence.

Some recommendations (some of which have all licenses and rights covered for Refugee Week)

Don’t miss!!

● Channel 4, have curated a Refugee Week playlist of 12 films & documentaries you can watch on their streaming platform, scroll down on homepage.

● MUBI, global streaming platform, production company and film distributor of films by
emerging and established filmmakers will launch Oscar-nominated Io Capitano by Matteo Garrone on their platform for Refugee Week,

● BFI Player have compiled a Refugee Week collection of free films and rental films

Refugee Week FREE Film Programme:
Feature:
Children:
Short Films:
TV:
Documentary:

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.