In the shadow of war, displacement and occupation, survival becomes an act of creativity and resistance. Co-presented by the Scottish Mental Health Festival and Counterpoints.
Moving between Syria, Ukraine, Gaza and Kosovo, these intimate documentaries explore friendship, collective care, technological innovation and the courage to speak out, revealing how people transform grief and trauma into compassion, connection and hope.
Includes a post-screening discussion with Hasan Kattan, Maria Marrone and Meray Diner, chaired by Maren Ellerman, Arts, Displacement & Mental Health Producer at Counterpoints Arts.
Featuring:
Allies in Exile
dir. Hasan Kattan, Fadi Al-Halabi (United Kingdom, 2026)
In 769 km, New York
dir. Sofiia Buhrii (Ukraine, 2025)
Rendered in Light
dir. Maria Marrone (UK, 2025)
They Called Us “My Doll”
dir. Meray Diner & Dafina Daka (Kosovo, 2025)