ISLAND OF THE HUNGRY GHOSTS

Australia, Germany, United Kingdom 2018 – Director: Gabrielle Brady – Original language: Cantonese, English, French, Hokkien, Mandarin, Persian – Subtitles: English

In a detention centre for asylum seekers on Christmas Island a social worker tries to help the refugees being held there. This aesthetically impressive film tells us about her work and everyday life in this idyllic non-place.

 

Writer: Gabrielle Brady. Camera: Michael Latham. Sound: Leo Dolgan. Editing: Katharina Fiedler. Music: Aaron Cupples. Production: Chromosom Film. Producer: Alexander Wadouh. Length: 94 min. International Sales: Autlook Filmsales.

#Overcoming borders #Human Stains

BEST OF FESTS 2019
  • Saturday
    05/11/19
    16:00
    Rio 1
    Original with English subtitles, including Q&A
  • Monday
    05/13/19
    17:00
    City 2
    Original with English subtitles
  • Friday
    05/17/19
    20:00
    HFF - Audimax
    Original with English subtitles