Noura Kevorkian, the director of the film Batata, shares the origin and journey of the film, which started as a story about potato farmers and evolved into a 13-year saga following the lives of Syrian refugees. She emphasizes the importance of refugee stories and the need for empathy and understanding. Noura discusses the impact of collective trauma on communities and the power of documentary filmmaking to create connections and change perspectives. She also provides advice for aspiring filmmakers and highlights the ways in which people can support Batata and refugees.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00
The Origin of Batata
03:10
The Syrian Revolution
04:15
The 13-Year Saga
06:31
The Global Refugee Crisis
07:54
The Message of Batata
10:17
The Importance of Refugee Stories
12:15
The Hospitality of Refugees
15:17
The Collective Trauma of Refugees
19:58
Creating Empathy Through Film
22:12
The Impact of Refugees on Communities
23:32
The Emotional Toll of Filmmaking
26:44
Finding and Telling Powerful Stories
29:40
The Continued Journey of Batata
35:18
Highlighting Extraordinary Individuals
37:17
Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers
43:26
The Message from Maria
45:43
How to Support Batata and Refugees
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