In This World

"In This World" is a gripping drama directed by Michael Winterbottom that tells the harrowing journey of two Afghan refugees, Jamal and his older cousin Enayat. Starting from a refugee camp in Peshawar, Pakistan, they undertake a perilous overland trek through hostile territories, including a risky passage through a snowy Kurdish-controlled mountain pass into Turkey. Their journey grows even more dangerous as they attempt to reach Europe, enduring life-threatening conditions such as being locked in a freight container bound for Italy. Their ultimate goal is to find asylum in London, highlighting the dire struggles faced by refugees worldwide.

Trivia and Behind-the-Scenes Facts:
1. The film was shot in a docudrama style with non-professional actors, including the leads, which adds a powerful layer of authenticity to the story.
2. Much of the footage was shot across real locations along the refugees’ route in Pakistan, Turkey, Italy, and the UK, often under challenging conditions, to faithfully depict the perilous journey.
3. "In This World" won the Golden Bear at the 2003 Berlin International Film Festival, marking a significant recognition for a film that blends fictional storytelling with a real-world humanitarian crisis.

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Crew of In This World