• About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Searchlight Books & Events
    • Searchlight Books
    • Searchlight Events

Searchlight Magazine Arts

Arts and Culture Section of Searchlight Magazine

  • Interviews
  • Multimedia
  • Articles
  • Editorialisms
  • Serials
    • Greg Goode’s Diaries
    • Party That’s Never Won
  • New Fiction
    • Short Fiction
    • 100-Word Fiction

Global Refugee Crisis: New Film at the BFI London Film Festival

October 3, 2016 by Kathryn and Nick Leave a Comment

chasing-asylum

The 60th London Film Festival at the BFI sees premiers for Oscar hopefuls, La La Land, The Birth of a Nation, Snowden and Free Fire. However, amidst the glitz, glamour, global stars and ridiculous red carpet parades, you’ll also find a festival with a serious social conscience.

One of the themes being explored this year is the worldwide refugee crisis, and the BFI is showing three films that highlight a range of compelling issues:

 

Chasing Asylum

This harrowing documentary lifts the lid on Australia’s shocking immigration policy and reveals the appalling inhuman treatment inflicted upon refugees. Expect brave undercover footage and disturbing scenes.

Thursday 06 October 2016 18:15
Picturehouse Central, Screen 1

Friday 07 October 2016 11:30
Vue West End Cinema, Screen 5

 

Those Who Jump

“I exist because I film” – the compelling first-hand account of an African migrant enduring great hardship to reach Europe and make a better life.

Thursday 13 October 2016 18:30
BFI Southbank, NFT2

Saturday 15 October 2016 13:15
BFI Southbank, NFT2

Sunday 16 October 2016 16:00
Ritzy Cinema, Screen 2

 

On Call

Filmed in a walk-in service for asylum seekers in an hospital near Paris, this timely documentary captures with great humanity dozens of personal stories.

Wednesday 12 October 2016 18:30
ICA Cinema, Screen 1

Friday 14 October 2016 13:00
BFI Southbank, NFT2

Tweet
PinIt

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: bfi, chasing asylum, london film festival, on call, refugee crisis, those who jump

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Search this Site

Follow Searchlight Arts

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Twitter

Searchlight Arts Videos

Searchlight Magazine

Latest Comments

  • Viewpoint: The Voice of Luke Concannon - Kathryn & Nick said […] First published on Searchlight Magazine...
  • Down to Margate - The Anti-UKIP Music Video (feat. Stella) - Kathryn & Nick said […] First Published on Searchlight Magazine...
  • The Nether: Opening Night at the Duke of York Theatre - Kathryn & Nick said […] First published on Searchlight Magazine...
  • M Hameed said Sad and strange that death and rape threats are no...
  • Song: Keep the Searchlight Shining - Kathryn & Nick said […] First published on Searchlight Magazine...

Useful Links & Interesting Reads

Online at last
Private Eye
Because we really don't do the news
Huffington Post
The Guardian
The Independent
A hatstand collection of fiction and madness
Kathryn & Nick

Searchlight Magazine

Check out the latest articles from our parent publication, Searchlight Magazine: the world famous tome that has been dedicated to fighting fascism, racism and fanatics for the past 50 years

Searchlight Magazine

Become a Regular Reader

Get all the latest articles, interviews and fiction before anybody else.

Copyright © 2025 · Magazine Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in