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Learning to Swim

Synopsis

In the quiet world of a quintessentially small English town but amidst the fear and uncertainty of immigration and terrorism, Ingrid offers shelter to Ahmed, a Syrian refugee who has left everything behind in his search for a new life.

Details

Year
2017
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
10 mins 19 secs
Format
Digital
Director
Ruth Grimberg
Producer
Katharine Round
Executive Producer
Executive Producer for BBC Emma Cahusac, Executive Producer for BFI Matimba Kabalika, Executive Producer for Wingspan Debbie Lee
Editor
Pinny Grylls
Director of Photography
Ruth Grimberg
Sound
Jamie Perera
Composer
Jamie Perera

Genre

Human Rights Woman Director

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Ruth Grimberg

53 Burghley Road
London
NW5 1UH

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