The Harrowing Personal Stories of Syrian Refugees, in Their Own Words
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2017
- A documentary film crew travels to Greece to capture the perspectives of new arrivals.
“I don’t think the human mind is able to understand the suffering we’ve experienced,” says a man in Matthew K. Firpo’s short documentary, Refuge. Filmed on location in 2016 in four different refugee camps across Greece-outside Athens and on the islands of Lesvos and Leros-the film allows victims of the Syrian Civil War to share their experiences. One man describes how his sewing factory was completely destroyed, leaving him penniless and starving. Another man says he was jailed and tortured for attempting to distribute food; his brother was killed shortly thereafter. Some lost everyone and everything. “Wherever I went in Syria, I saw the injured and the dead,” yet another refugee recounts. For Firpo and his production team, Refuge was a passion project fueled by “wanting to know more about the people living these headlines. I wanted to know more about their stories, about what they had lost, what they had left behind, and where they hoped their lives were headed. While news coverage focused on the problem, it often forgot about the human being.”
For more information on the film, visit: www.refugeproject.co/refuge-mkf/
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may the syrian people finally find peace, they deserve it more than anyone
Thank you for this documentary. I shared it and hope many others will too.
Thank you for sharing their stories.
Thank you to all the people involved in making this video with so much love and care. Thank you for sharing these beautiful people’s voices and stories. It touches me so deeply. My heart aches from seeing the suffering people go through. And I give thanks to the power of the human heart & it’s incredibly courage.
Sending my love out to this world and praying each person finds safety and a place to call home inside and out.
It's sad that the suffering of refugees doesn't get more attention...people choose to intentionally ignore these issues
@NewtNukem Where there is poverty corruption thrives, it's not the people's fault. They don't have power to change anything, the government does. And they have no choice but to flee, I bet if your neighbourhood was being bombed and you were living in absolute poverty, you'd leave too. But I do not expect you to have that level of understanding or empathy
@NewtNukem They do not have that much power, it's not as easy as you think. How about you change your country right now since you are also part of the people, good luck and get back to me when you've succeeded. Of course it would be good if those countries also changed and there was less poverty and war, but it depends on the government and the involvement of other countries. As of now the people have no choice but to flee. And as of the other things you've said that's putting your own words into other people's mouth, that's pure speculation and not even worth discussing.
just reminding you that you wrote this comment :)
Bro who asked better yet when did I ask
Am syrian, i experienced this my mom was gonna drown, i tried to jump after her to help her, but other people stopped me. I always thank god because my mom didn't die.
God bless, Baraa. You and the Syrian people have shown great courage in immigrating for a better life. I hope one day Syria will be peaceful and prosperous again. I want to travel to the Middle East one day and learn about the culture there. Thank you for sharing your story!
@@calebwensloff Thanks!
well made, it touched a a lot, I am Syrian and I know what they are talking about . It brought me tears 😭
Go to Canada say sorry yo that 13 yo Chinese girl
I dont understand how they say islam is a peaceful religeon when they were killing each other ?
My Heart is Broken
@Jamil hasan
why?
Dude what the heck that’s heart less you stone cold basted
@@jamilhasan1112 if they deserved this, then you deserve something more then hell
I see the fire of courage and determination in their eyes. Who knows what the world is now going through is a punishment for ignoring these deprived communities. May ALLAH protect every single human of this planet from becoming a refugee and may ALLAH help all the brothers and sisters of Syria out there.
Aameen sum aameen
Watching 2019, I'm still crying.. Only one wish be love and unite ...
Nobody can stop my tears and their.. 😓
The man on the wheel chair hits me really hard, so heartbreaking 😢
in it
God bless you Syria shame on the governments allowing this to happen 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I have a story to tell I had some toys and a little Syrian boy came up to me. And asked for a tinker bell doll. He said do you want money for the doll. I said No you can have it for free. The little boy smiled and he said Than You. I cried so much. It may only be a toy but it is a blessing from God to bring a smile to a refugee child. If only more people would help them this world would be a much better place. God Bless
Well by giving just a doll you doesn't practically change the situation
My heart is also broken. I wish i could bring you all to my home and give you safety.
I cry every time I watch their lives on UA-cam and I feel like we as Americans should appreciate everything we have and what the government can provide us at times of need . We have so much !
@@sanaatouzani3085 I so agree with you. We Americans are so spoiled. I hate that were so weak and privileged that just the inconveniences caused by the covid virus almost made us go insane. I'm embarrassed when I see people hoarding toilet paper and food. How weak we are versus the Syrian people who have gone through so much hardship and pain. It's so heartbreaking and I really wish I could do something to help
It makes me tear up to finally see such warm comments about this issue. Please don't feel guilty, appreciate what you have. Guilt is not necessary. And you can do something. You sure have causes where you can donate clothes or start one. Share this video to spread the awareness. Help someone in need in your neighbourhood. Kindness, doing good has a ripple effect. Pay it forward in any way you like. Much love beautiful People. ❤❤❤❤
Beautiful documentary!
The middle-aged lady in black scarf has seen some really difficult times, there's so much wisdom in her words. She wants her daughters to write a book or make a film (not become "doctors") to tell the world the horrors of what they have witnessed. It seems as if she has consciously made a choice to banish wishful thinking. She is living her reality for what it really is.
i wish i could help them all:( so sad but unfortunately you can’t save everyone . i hope their lives are better
None of them cry while interview because they have nothing to loose any more.
It's because also because of the severe #PTSD they are suffering from. In order to survive the Brain & body goes in dissociation (also described as a feeling of numbness). Mental help is Crucial once they are in safety. To be able to process the life time of cruelty and injustice that these innocent People have endured. 😢💯🙏
lose*
what are you tallking about?! All of them cry!
We love you. We will keep going. We are all equal. We are all one. #peaceonearth #humanrights #lightworkers
اللهم احفظ اليمن و سوريا
Be strong and hopeful! where are the entrepreneurs to help these people?
We can all see. We can all hear. No more blood.
Let's be our brothers keeper...it might happen to anybody
استغفر الله العظيم واتوب اليه عدد خلقه ورضا نفسه وزنة عرشه ومداد كلماته
Hi
can I use parts of your video for a performance I am planning to shed light on Syrian Diaspora?
Братья мои и сестры....
What a beautifull and calm people syrian were and they are wiped out from the map of the world. So much cruelty and still exist.
Unfortunately dear, but we can make a difference. Greetings from the netherlands
Dios padre que historias. Tan triztes
This is so sad let's pray for them😍😍😘
I will also pray for this
This is what we need not facts and figures
Inshallaha we will going to heaven, ,,,,,dont worry ,this world is the waste of time ,,the next life is so graceful believe ,,,we pray for you syrian peoples love from pakistan💖💖💖💖💖
I have to watch this for a assignment its so sad
This is who I am and this is why. I am human. I will save my people
Heartbroken.
I hope they are o.k.....They help me see the raw beauty in people.
Amazing. Well said ❤🙏
@@EminePazan hloo of Syria
May Allah forgive us for doing nothing not even a thought or a dua for our people Cape Town
You took the time to listen to what they had to say and you felt their words in your heart right? Allah cares only about your heart and your intentions. If this inspires you to be a more caring and loving person to all the living, that's more then enough. And if you want to do something. Google a cause close to you were you can donate clothes or shoes. Or spread the awareness by sharing in Love. May Allah Bless you All. Amin.
Allah made this situation for them
Why there are 123 comments ONLY.. ?? Jesus, for non important videos there are thousands of comments and why is that ?
but not getting an iphone for your birthday is waaaayyyy worse than this right? people cry about little things and dont focus on stuff like this which happens every day
Creation of another afghanistan, where everyone is playing for their own interest regardless of humanity.
Where is truth, justice and love?
This seems to me to be a powerful brief documentary even now, a year or so on. Personally, I’m not sure religious extremism is the root issue or that religion in general is the fundamental debate or the solution. It seems more of a conflict involving cultural diversity and a lack of mutual understanding in that regard. I’d love to participate in education on cultural diversity for the promotion of a world, not just of mere tolerance but rather of mutual understanding, appreciation and benefit on a globally inclusive human scale.
Who is actually there behind this all...
This is why I live. Humans are suffering everywhere. And I intend to solve it
How ?
I have no internet to watch the video
hope.
Greece language is almost similar to Amharic spoken in Ethiopia
How did you understand a word he say, I dont....Ethiopian
Nor even close
😭🥺💔😭😭😭😭
People are running from their lives, from the medal east to the Europe, but what's about stolen children form Europe the medal east? Can the go back as orginal citizens?
Why do most documentaries show these refugees as young single men and very few women and children, being kicked out of countries like Sweden?
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greek sounds like arabic , i first thought that the greek guy was also syrian speaking arabic
Not at all. Totally different branch of language.
How come nobody want to start a new life in Saudi Arabia or other Muslim countries?
That's my question too... From the news i know about syria, the refugees prefer europe, or other non muslim countries 🤔
Saudi Arabia currently has 12 million Syrian refugees , UAE 8 million , Kuwait 3 million ... etc . Only 14% of Syrian refugees go to Europe . (UN report )
@@Lnab4876 14% means how many?
@@capsulamental www.infomigrants.net/en/post/21637/only-14-of-all-refugees-from-arab-region-are-in-europe-un-report
@@doridorothy citizenship rights are not granted in the Gulf countries. Obtaining a residency permit is so much harder for Syrians and sometimes impossible. If you're not a citizen of one of the gulf countries, you have better chances sucesseding in Europe (geographically accessiable) than somewhere else.
Go to Canada and say sorry to that 13 yo Chinese girl
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Sale arms as a good profitable business..
Islam is peace, but Wahabbism is not. When I heard a wahabbi clerics I feel so much hatriot.
Wahhabism didn’t do that and I’m not even defending it, Assad Iran and Russia are who to blame mostly.
2:01 he’s a crisis actor and the guy in the photo is wearing a wig I’ve seen them before!!
are you sure? genuinely asking
I believe you. I can sense the fakeness in his voice and mannerism. He was politicizing the suffering of the people trying to put blame on the “regime”. Anyone that uses the word “regime” and try’s emotional manipulation to direct blame is a fake actor usually paid by interest groups
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Wow this is so inspiring to see Syrian people coming out with their stories, how brave Of them. What’s the big fucking deal, they escaped so what
Are you for real 😉😕
lmao feels bad
Syrians everywhere now especially in turkey, Unfortunately
Emre Kaya why is that unfortunate? Are they not people like you? Do they not have the same wishes and dreams as you? Be careful of your pretentiousness, everyone who has been in your position (felt bigger than those in need) has come to be in that same position. One day you will need others as they need you.
@@noneofurbizzzof course its unfortunate for them because they have to leave their country leaving everything they once had , nobody wants to leave his home country in a way like that so it is unfortunate
Turkey played a fundamental role in the enhancement of the Syrian civil-war. Turks ought to be nicer to the Syrian refugees.
Indeed it's unfortunate they are in Turkey where life is really suck, once those people have a chance to go back to their country they will never stay in 🦃
I hope you mean its unfortunate they had to leave syria ?
If Islam is love, extremist should be a very loving people.
Religion of peace....🤣🤣🤣
Boo hoo hoo
Wtfk does that mean ?
So beautiful, to see a muslim in pain
Jayce1712 That is kind of harsh. They aren’t all bad
With this such behavior..you show a bad picture of what your religion learns you..thank you for your humanity 🤷🏻♂️💔
Your comment shows what background you came from and the atmosphere you grew up in, no matter what you believe it just proves that they are good and you are bad
oana felicio It doesn’t really prove anything about Muslims. It just proves that he is bad.
Disgusting mindset
Convert your religion into christian to find real peace. Because Jesus Christ is God he gave to every understing of christian is love. Seek the real peace and the peace is to find Jesus Christ our savior.
Keep your religion in yourself
@@sadiyahjahan3652 its not a religeon its a personal relationship with god through jesus christ with the help and comfort of the holy spirit may you be blessed by god ☺