In Another Life
Synopsis
Back in Syria, Adnan was a teacher, an ordinary man, a law abiding pacifist. Together with Yousef and Mima, friends he makes on the camp, they are prepared to risk everything in search of another life. Adnan's friendships with fellow refugees, Yousef and Mima, strengthen through their shared experiences on the camp. Their risks begin to mount, threats from police, fellow refugees and ruthlessly exploitative traffickers are starting to close in.
Set against the backdrop of the refugee camp known as ‘The Jungle’ in Calais the film combines documentary footage and real-life interviews with a dramatic narrative to give a voice to refugees that is seldom heard.
Details
- Year
- 2017
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 83 mins
- Format
- Digital (Pro-res Standard HD)
- Director
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Jason Wingard
- Producer
- Hannah Stevenson, Rebecca Clare Evans, Chris Bouckley
- Executive Producer
- Chris Bouckley
- Editor
- Andrew McKee
- Screenwriter
- Jason Wingard
- Director of Photography
- Andrew Buttler, Martin Waine, Mike Staniforth
- Production Designer
- Martin Butterworth
- Sound
- Ryan McMurray, Paul Feely
- Composer
- Dan Baboulene
- Principal cast
- Elie Haddad, Toyah Frantzen, Yousef Jubeh
- Associate Producer
- Rebecca Mark-Lawson
- Film Title
- Formerly known as 'The Crossing'
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Wingarm Ltd
Hannah Stevenson10 Titterington Avenue
Manchester
M21 9PQ
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