Take One Action Film Festival Walls

Original Title: Muros
Dir. Pablo Iraburu & Migueltxo Molina, Spain, 2015, 80min

3 walls, 6 countries. A portrait of division and common humanity.

More than 25 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the appetite for erecting barriers between nations still remains: 41 walls currently divide communities, shutting out dialogue, feeding mistrust and resentment. Seeking to understand their impact, this stunning documentary focuses on individuals living on either side of the Spain/Morocco, US/Mexico and South Africa/Zimbabwe borders. Its intimate, observational scenes present a nuanced portrait of lives shaped by division.

While the foundations of a Europe based on free movement crumble, a sizeable portion of the U.S. electorate chants for a colossal wall to be built along its Southern border. How do we rescue the discourse on migration from the growing intolerance that overshadows the debate? From afar, it can feel easy to argue over the moral implications or usefulness of physical borders - this timely film delves into the heart of these divides.

With short films About a Mother (Pro Mamu) (Dina Velikovskaya, Russia, 2015, 7min20sec), My Brother (Audrey Yeo, USA, 2016, 2min2sec), and Refugee Blues (Stephan Bookas & Tristan Daws, France, UK, 2016, 6min11sec)

BEYOND THE SCREEN
Join us after the film for inspiring conversations and opportunities for creative, effective personal action, with guests including Dr Sarah-Jane Cooper-Knock (Centre of African Studies, University of Edinburgh).

To book your tickets and to see the full 2016 programme of screenings and events please visit www.takeoneaction.org.uk