How much further?
Documentary 'How much further', filmed in Greece at the turn of 2011 In 2012 year, describes the lifes of refugees from the Middle East and North Africa who are looking for a safer life, passing through many countries without finding shelter. Some of their interviews describe life experiences and difficulties they are undergoing to fulfill the goal – safe life for themselves and their family.
On the way to safe countries of Europe they are being surprised by the condition and treatment in the country that, according to the regulations of the European Union, does not allow the retention nor further flow of migrants to Europe. At the same time without the funds and regulations for their care and support. In the example of Greece, the film points out the problems and difficulties migrants and border EU countries faced, that due to political, social and economic instability are not able to cope with it.
Striving towards their goal, they again embark on a journey. A difficult and uncertain journey, wondering: 'How much further?'. Topic concerning individual life of refugees, state of refuge and the whole world, speaks of disabled, tied but badly needed humanity, and indicates possible directions of resolving and care for millions of vulnerable lifes.
http://www.ecre.org/component/content/article/67-films/288-how-much-further.html
This documentary is the fruit of the cooperation between ECRE, the Greek Forum for Refugees and the film maker Matthias Wiessler, and supported by the European Programme for Integration and Migration (EPIM).