Behind the scenes

Not everyone can be reunited with their family quickly. The procedure they need to go through requires a huge amount of bureaucracy. Sometimes there is just one missing document standing in their way. Often there are many. The power of paperwork was the starting point for the video. We use a stop motion film to inform the viewer in a visual and light-hearted way, without losing sight of the seriousness of the issue. The documents that need to be provided when applying for family reunification are skilfully incorporated into the film.

‘After a series of emotional conversations with refugees and once we had examined the gruelling procedure, we simply had to accept the project. It had touched our hearts. After all, families belong together. We wanted to create something that people would understand, but we also wanted to incorporate a message of hope.’