EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 6 MIN
Japanese film festival showcases heartbreak and hope
from In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News · host NHK WORLD-JAPAN
A Syrian filmmaker whose documentary about the refugee experience in Europe has found an unexpected source of inspiration during a trip to Japan. Ammar al-Beik's work was honored at the Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival in October — and during his stay he ran a workshop for local schoolchildren. Those children, who al-Beik describes as "angels," helped bolster his confidence and strength as he continues to heal from the trauma that has marked his life.
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