Sea Sorrow The Current Migrant Crisis in Europe
A documentary focusing on the present and past history of refugees in Europe. Oscar-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave tells her own story beginning as a two-year-old 'evacuee' from London at the outset of World War Two; later as a student volunteer helping Hungarian refugees; and concluding with her return to Lebanon to visit Palestinian three-year olds in a refugee camp nursery school.
SEA SORROW marks Vanessa Redgrave's debut as a film director and features the voice talents of Emma Thompson and Ralph Fiennes.
Official Selection at the Cannes Film Festival. Official Selection at the New York Film Festival.
"Six decades into her career, still restless with feeling and fury, Vanessa Redgrave clearly isn't done surprising us." - Guy Lodge, Variety
Running Time
73 mins
Year
2017
Kanopy ID
6276476
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