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The Migration Blanket - Climate Solidarity

Synopsis

This film depicts the harrowing effect of climate change on the lives of girls and women globally, and features over 400 pieces of handmade artwork from 150 refugee and marginalised women in 17 Commonwealth countries worldwide and climate activists, these were created during ARTconnects workshops. The film calls for climate justice and presents personal accounts of how women and girls lives are directly being affected by climate change.
The film raises awareness of the devastating impacts climate change has on the globe, as well as promote diversity and spark meaningful discussions on this human rights issue to promote cohesion. 

Details

Year
2022
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
20 min
Director
Salma Zulfiqar
Producer
Salma Zulfiqar
Co-Producer
Malak Alkhair, Hortense De Litto, Mahreen Khan
Executive Producer
Salma Zulfiqar
Editor
Bella Blackburne
Screenwriter
Salma Zulfiqar

Genre

Human Rights Woman Director

Categories

Animation

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

ARTconnects

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