

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Migration Matters Filmfestival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: (MIGRATIONENS HJÄRTA, AVTÄCKT på bioduken! Där KONST väcker dialog och skapar en INKLUDERANDE scen!)

Migration Matters är en ny filmfestival initierad av filmkollektivet RåFILM, ABF och Filmcentrum Riks. Festivalen är inspirerad av Migration Matters Festival i Sheffield, Storbritannien.

Rotad i en anda av NYFIKENHET, KREATIVITET och SOLIDARITET utforskar festivalen teman kring migration, inkludering och mångfaldens KRAFT att berika våra samhällen.

Med utgångspunkt i Nordens långa historia av att välkomna människor från hela världen – och i värderingar som MEDMÄNSKLIGHET och ÖMSESIDIG omsorg – vill Migration Matters skapa utrymme för reflektion, igenkänning och dialog.

Denna FÖRSTA upplaga sätter strålkastarljuset på de MÄNSKLIGA berättelserna bakom migration – berättelser som OFTA förbises eller reduceras till statistik och stereotyper. Genom att lyfta fram nyanländas, migranters och människors med egen erfarenhet av flykt och förflyttning, vill festivalen UTMANA rådande narrativ och bygga broar över olikheter.

Programmet samlar filmer, framträdanden, kreativa workshops, gemensamma måltider och samtal som bjuder in till delaktighet, utbyte och SAMSKAPANDE. Från INTERNATIONELLT erkända konstnärer till lokala GRÄSROTSINITIATIV firar festivalen de MÅNGA sätt som migration formar och STÄRKER det kulturella och konstnärliga livet.

I sitt HJÄRTA tror Migration Matters att samhällen blomstrar när ALLA blir sedda, hörda och får utrymme att bidra – och att berättande är ett KRAFTFULLT steg mot DEN framtiden.

VI TROR att verklig förståelse växer ur mångfalden av perspektiv. Därför är Migration Matters dedikerad till att bygga broar mellan forskare som studerar migration, filmskapare som belyser dess REALITETER och den breda allmänheten. Genom att skapa dessa möten vill festivalen BERIKA samtalet, UTMANA föreställningar och FÖRDJUPA den kollektiva kunskapen – genom den SAMMADE kraften av forskning, berättande och samhällsdialog.

Filmcentrum Distribution Sweden AB distribuerar filmer till skolor och olika institutioner runtom i Sverige. Denna verksamhet, som årligen stöds av Svenska Filminstitutet, säkerställer att upphovsrättsinnehavare får ersättning för visningar. Dessutom lyfts utvalda filmer fram på FilmCentrums distributionsplattform, www.fokusfilm.se, vilket ger filmskapare en ytterligare kanal för att generera inkomster från sina verk.


English
THE HEART OF MIGRATION – REVEALED on the big screen! Where ART sparks dialogue and builds an INCLUSIVE stage!

Migration Matters is a new film festival initiated by the film collective RåFILM, ABF and Filmcentrum Riks. The festival draws inspiration from the Migration Matters Festival in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

Rooted in a spirit of CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY, and SOLIDARITY, the festival explores themes of migration, inclusion, and the POWER of diversity to enrich our societies.

With a foundation in the Nordic region’s long history of welcoming people from all over the world – and grounded in values of HUMANITY and MUTUAL CARE – Migration Matters aims to create space for reflection, recognition, and dialogue.

This INAUGURAL edition shines a spotlight on the HUMAN stories behind migration – narratives that are often overlooked or reduced to numbers and stereotypes. By highlighting the voices of newcomers, migrants, and people with lived experience of displacement and movement, the festival seeks to CHALLENGE dominant narratives and BUILD bridges across differences.

The program brings together films, performances, creative workshops, shared meals, and conversations that invite participation, exchange, and CO-CREATION. From INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed artists to local GRASSROOTS initiatives, the festival celebrates the many ways migration shapes and STRENGTHENS cultural and artistic life.

At its CORE, Migration Matters believes that societies thrive when EVERYONE is seen, heard, and given room to contribute – and that storytelling is a POWERFUL step toward that future.

We believe that genuine understanding grows from a diversity of perspectives. Therefore, Migration Matters is dedicated to building bridges between researchers who study migration, filmmakers who depict its REALITIES, and the general public. By creating these encounters, the festival aims to ENRICH dialogue, CHALLENGE perceptions, and DEEPEN collective understanding – through the COMBINED power of research, storytelling, and social dialogue.

Filmcentrum Distribution Sweden AB distributes films to schools and various institutions across Sweden. This activity, supported annually by the Swedish Film Institute, ensures that rights holders receive compensation for screenings. In addition, selected films are featured on Filmcentrum’s distribution platform, www.fokusfilm.se, providing filmmakers with an additional channel to generate income from their works.


                                           Festival Program 
                                     Friday 20/2  Kl 14.00 -15.15 

Ivan's Childhood : 12:16 : Türkiye :English, Turkish, Ukrainian: Short: Producer Yigit Armutoglu	

Salman wants to go : 20:00 :Türkiye :French,Turkey :Documentary, Short, Experimental: Producer  Ozan Takış

The Sufferers On Earth 2 : 25:00 : Turkey : Arabic, Kurdish, Turkish : Documentary, Short

Känns som hemma / Feels like home : 04:59 : Sweden : Swedish : Short : Pedram Djafary, Lillion Lost

Dog Thieves : 08:00 : Portugal : Portuguese: Short: Producer Anđela Jevtović

Friday 20/2  KL: 15.30-17.00

War Child Chose Science : 59:00: Finland : English, Finnish:	Finland, Sierra Leone: Documentary : Producer Päivi Marja Elina Kapiainen-Heiskanen

KAPSUR IMRANE in New-Brunswick: Canada : 15:00 : Canada :French : Documentary, Short :Producer ANIA JAMILA, MARIE-FRANCE LAVAL

Children of the Waves : 07:30 : France : French : Documentary, Short : Producer Kezia SAKHO

I'm Jesus : 01:46 : Italy : English : Short: Prodcuer federico cambria

Friday 20/2  KL  17.15 -18.00

Chop Chop! : 12:42 : Estonia, Ireland, Portugal, Ukraine, United Kingdom : English, Urdu : United Kingdom : Short : Producer Andjela Jevtović

Amman : 06:30 : Swedish : Short: Sweden : Dirctor  Isak Dizdarevic 
What If / Tänk Om : 03:30 :Swedish : Short : Sweden : Director  Teddy Goitom

Visa mig dina stigar / Unfold your ways : 13:18 : Sweden : Swedish : Documentary, Short : Producer Genet Solomon

Friday 20/2 KL 18.30- 20.30

I Become More With You : 01:15:00 : Sweden : Swedish: Directed by
MyNa Do, Farah Yusuf  : Q&amp;A with Directors

Saturday 21/2 KL 12:00 -13:00

I'MPOSSIBLE : 33:00 : Spain : Arabic, English, Spanish : Documentary : Produced by  Elvira Mora Lázaro, Teresa Lázaro Plaza

Saturday 21/2 KL 13:00 -13:45

My Land is Burned : 30:00:  Belgium : Arabic : Directed by Abdulrahman Alshowaiki

Arbuus (Arbusto) : 10:30 : Spain : Estonian, Spanish : Directed by Gabriel Escobar Martín

Saturday 21/2 KL 14:00 -16:00

A Little Blackman from the Congo : 01:32:25 : South Africa :  English, Spanish, Wolof : Senegal,  South Africa, Spain : Documentary, Feature : Directed by Tshililo waha Muzila

Saturday 21/2  KL 16:00  - 17:00

Shangri La, a Journey Beyond : 10:00 : German,English : Germany : Short : Prodcuer Nidhinkumar Paramthatta

A part of silence : 04:20 : Sweden : Animation, Music Video, Short

Saturday 21/2  KL 16:00  - 17:00

Healing the Mind : 04:00 : Netherlands, English : Netherlands : Documentary : Producer Machiel Salomons, Jan-Willem Bult

Unspoken proximity : 02:16 : Sweden : Short, Experimental : Porducer Genet Solomon

Healing the Mind : 04:00 : Netherlands, English : Netherlands : Documentary : Producer Machiel Salomons, Jan-Willem Bult

El Dorado : 01:41 : Croatia, English : Croatia, Holy See (Vatican City State) : Short, Experimental : Prodcuer Bruno Pavić

NOBODY HOME : 18:18 : Türkiye, German : Germany, Türkiye : Documentary : Producer İlker Zor, İbrahim Güngör

Saturday  21/2 KL 17:00 – 18:00

Vi Som Går Här/ We who walk this place : 13:46 : Swedish : Sweden : Documentary : Producer Samuel Bengt Jonasson  Q&amp;A with Producer
Saturday 21/2 KL 19:00 – 21:00

Lagom Svensk (Swedish Just Right) :18:00 : Swedish :	Sweden : Fiction Short: Directed by Jamil Walli : Q&amp;A with Director

Vilket_väder /This Weather : 15:11 :Swedish, English : Sweden : Short : Directed by Korhan KutluKorhan Kutlu, Adrian Burt : Q&amp;A with Director


Sunday  22/2 KL 1200 -13:00  

The Health of Those Who Care. Stories of Migrant Women : 38:00 : Spanish : Argentina : Directed by Agustina Bordigoni

Sunday  22/2 KL 1300 -13:30  

NEW CLASSMATES : 01:29:30 : Slovenia, Albanian, English: Slovenia : Documentary : Directed by Toni Cahunek, Andraz Poeschl, Jure Vizjak

Sunday  22/2 KL 15:00 -17:00

Lebanon by Night : 01:49:57 : Lebanon : Arabic : Documentary : Prodcuer by Caroline Hatem

Sunday  22/2 KL 17:15 -18.20

Homenagem : 01:17:05 : Portugal : French, Portuguese : Documentary : Directed by Chiara Cassaghi

Sunday  22/2 KL 18:30 -19.15

Hope for Ukraine : 00:17:48 : Norway, Ukeine : English, Ukrainian : Documentary : Prodcued by Andreas Langvatn

"The wrong side" 14:58 : Ukrainian : Poland, Ukraine : Short : Produced by Nikoletta Olenchyn, Blaise Burski

Sunday  22/2 KL 19:30 -20.30

Living with the Taliban : 53:00 : English, Pashto (Pushto) : Poland : Documentary : Directed by Siarhei Marchyk, Witold Repetowicz


Friday Kl 14.00 -15.15 
 
Ivan's Childhood : 12:16 : Türkiye :English, Turkish, Ukrainian: Short: Producer Yigit Armutoglu	

A Ukrainian mother and son who fled to Turkey due to the war in their homeland confront the trauma caused by the war when they attend an event on April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's day for children.

 
Salman wants to go : 20:00 :Türkiye :French,Turkey :Documentary, Short, Experimental: Producer  Ozan Takış

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Friday 20/2  Kl 14.00 -15.15
 
The Sufferers On Earth 2 : 25:00 : Turkey : Arabic, Kurdish, Turkish : Documentary, Short

The Osso family, who have been living in Turkey for about ten years, cannot return to their country due to distrust of the Assad regime.
Although they have adapted to this place, legal uncertainties and the resulting deprivation of rights force them to seek a future abroad once again.
However, the fact that a brother whose asylum application has been rejected will be left behind leaves the family facing a new separation.
This is the story of a family stuck between integration and legal uncertainty, their journey shaped by the Decadences of forced migration and the testing of family ties.

 
Känns som hemma / Feels like home : 04:59 : Sweden : Swedish : Short : Pedram Djafary, Lillion Lost

Sarah works at a hardware store. One day she meets Salim and instantly connects with him. They both share roots that might divide or unite them.


 
Dog Thieves : 08:00 : Portugal : Portuguese: Short: Producer Anđela Jevtović

A middle-aged, grumpy neighbour accuses an immigrant girl of stealing his dog.


KL: 15.30-17.00

War Child Chose Science : 59:00: Finland : English, Finnish: Finland, Sierra Leone: Documentary : Producer Päivi Marja Elina Kapiainen-Heiskanen
The documentary film tells the story of Paul Bangura, born in Sierra Leone. He was abducted by guerrillas for 11 months during the civil war and became convinced that education will provide him with a path to career. Having studied in various countries he ended up in rural Finland to work on his thesis on Atlantic salmon. This is also a story of global migration, global food security, great emotion and the unexpected events in human life.

KAPSUR IMRANE in New-Brunswick: Canada : 15:00 : Canada :French : Documentary, Short :Producer ANIA JAMILA, MARIE-FRANCE LAVAL

In the small village of Saint Isidore in New Brunswick, Canada, lives Imrane, a bright and curious 12-year-old boy who moved from Morocco just two years ago.
Between school, family time, friends and exploring the nature around him, Imrane is learning what it means to grow up in a new country. He carries with him the memories of Morocco with its flavors, stories and warmth and blends them with new friendships and fresh adventures.
What does it mean to carry two cultures in one heart?
Through Imrane’s eyes, we discover how moving across the world can shape a young life and how home can exist in more than one place.

 
Children of the Waves : 07:30 : France : French : Documentary, Short : Producer Kezia SAKHO

Noakim, Alassane, and Ilan, three young friends from Marseille, meet up after school as they always do. Amid their carefree laughter, a serious question suddenly emerges: "What do we want to be when we grow up?"
This question sparks a deep conversation—a heartfelt exchange about their dreams and aspirations, as they dive into a boundless world of imagination. Through their childlike voices, they explore, with innocence and honesty, the infinite possibilities the future might hold. They invite us to see their world through the eyes of children, free from the constraints of adulthood, the limits imposed by society, and the obstacles that might stand in their way.
Children of the Waves captures the beauty and fragility of childhood dreams before they are overshadowed by reality. The film highlights the richness of Marseille’s cultural diversity, reflected through the stories of these three friends from Comorian and Senegalese diasporas. It offers a glimpse into a city often misunderstood, revealing its human warmth and the hopes that resonate within it. This short documentary is a celebration of childhood innocence and infinite potential, set in a Marseille where everything still feels possible.
 
I'm Jesus : 01:46 : Italy : English : Short: Prodcuer federico cambria

In 2024, faced with a humanity increasingly lost and a world marked by conflicts, God decides to intervene once again on Earth. But times have changed, and so has the way of communicating with people. For this new mission, He chooses an unprecedented approach: to return among human beings through His son, Jesus.
This time, Jesus takes on a new and unexpected form: a young African American woman, a psychology student at Columbia University and an emerging model. Her destination is Milan, the beating heart of fashion and a city where ego seems to have replaced spirituality. There, she will face a complex challenge: to bring a message of awareness and humanity into an environment dominated by appearance and competition.
In the chaotic and glittering context of Fashion Week, her presence risks going unnoticed. Yet, every gesture and every word could trigger a change.

20/2 KL  17.15 -18.00
 
Chop Chop! : 12:42 : Estonia, Ireland, Portugal, Ukraine, United Kingdom : English, Urdu : United Kingdom : Short : Producer Andjela Jevtović

A Scottish-Pakistani dad’s life spirals into chaos as he battles his orthodox father’s ultimatum to circumcise the grandson.

 
Amman : 06:30 : Swedish : Short: Sweden : Dirctor  Isak Dizdarevic 
A lonesome, immigrant printing plant worker in Southern Sweden gets wrongly accused of stealing a work tool.

20/2 KL  17.15 -18.00
 
What If / Tänk Om : 03:30 :Swedish : Short : Sweden : Director  Teddy Goitom

Pulsing with the rhythm of modern-day uncertainty, What If is a lyrical and visual short film exploration of doubt, prejudice, and the complex search for identity, created through innovative AI video technology. In a world constantly questioning race, gender, and social norms, the film follows Simon, a young man from Husby, on his inner journey toward understanding. Struggling with self-doubt and seeking his place in a society shaped by expectations, he is challenged by both his own thoughts and the gaze of the world around him. Tänk Om serves as a powerful reminder of the silent questions we all carry within us.


Visa mig dina stigar / Unfold your ways : 13:18 : Sweden : Swedish : Documentary, Short : Producer Genet Solomon

The forest carries hidden stories—layers of historical and cultural meaning that are often overlooked. In a Scandinavian context, the forest has long been framed as a neutral and inclusive space. We have Allemansrätten, (the right of public access) so in theory, anyone can just "go out into the forest.” But in reality, there are invisible boundaries that shape how we move our bodies and who feels at home in nature. Research shows that outdoor recreation is mostly shaped by the middle-class. So, there are social, economic, and cultural factors that influence who feels at home in nature.


20/2 KL 18.30- 20.30
 
Première
I Become More With You : 01:15:00 : Sweden : Swedish: Directed by
MyNa Do, Farah Yusuf   : Q&amp;A with Directors

Two lifelong friends fight an anti-racist battle in Sweden with art as a boundless force.
Director Biography - MyNa Do, Farah Yusuf
Farah Yusuf and MyNa Do form the artist duo and platform Mahoyo. They combine creativity with social issues they are passionate about, by producing projects within several cultural mediums such as photo, styling, and costume designer. In 2013 they produced and directed their first film The Mahoyo Project: South Africa (2015) together with Moira Ganley. In 2020 they co-directed Fuck Your Fusion, their first fiction film. In 2023 Farah directed Holding Light, an artfilm centering blackness and the black experience in Sweden.



Saturday 21/2 KL 12:00 -13:00

 
I'MPOSSIBLE : 33:00 : Spain : Arabic, English, Spanish : Documentary : Produced by  Elvira Mora Lázaro, Teresa Lázaro Plaza

I'MPOSSIBLE follows Abdellah, Rachid, Mohamed, Toufik, and Saikou, five men who migrated to Europe in search of better opportunities and now work in the greenhouse industry of Almería,
southeast Spain. Through their testimonies, daily routines, and the use of participatory filmmaking, the film explores the link between migrant labour exploitation and the precarious living conditions
in informal settlements. Due to their documentation status, exploitative labour, and the absence of housing solutions, many migrants in Almería endure daily struggles: unreliable water and
electricity, extreme summer heat, poor waste management, and social marginalization. By placing the camera in the hands of some participants and filming others in close collaboration, I'MPOSSIBLE moves beyond victimization and shows migration as a state rather than an essence.
The film invites viewers to reflect on representational authority and the power relations embedded in migration images, which increased after the so-called “migration/refugee crisis” of 2015. It challenges essentialist portrayals of migrants as an exotic “other” by offering an alternative mode of representation in which the protagonists tell their own story with dignity and agency. The
accompanying thesis expands this discussion, analyzing the role of ethnographic film and the benefits of participatory methods in a context of media overexposure.


Saturday KL 13:00 -13:45

 
My Land is Burned : 30:00:  Belgium : Arabic : Directed by Abdulrahman Alshowaiki

In Arsal, Lebanon, ‘My Land is Burned’ unveils the myriad challenges facing Syrian refugee children and their families. Beyond the struggles, silent acts of hope by a compassionate teacher echo an ambitious desire for a brighter, happier generation.
 
Arbuus (Arbusto) : 10:30 : Spain : Estonian, Spanish : Directed by Gabriel Escobar Martín

In a post-apocalyptic Europe you can consider yourself lucky if you encounter some watermelons... or not.

21/2 KL 14:00 -16:00
 
A Little Blackman from the Congo : 01:32:25 : South Africa :  English, Spanish, Wolof : Senegal,  South Africa, Spain : Documentary, Feature : Directed by Tshililo waha Muzila

Coming from a diverse but racially divided South Africa, filmmaker Tshililo waha Muzila visits Spain and his racial anxiety is relieved when he receives an unexpected warm welcome. This is short-lived as soon as he learns of systematic prejudices directed to an influx of West Africans displaced immigrants in the region. Using the Mediterranean migrant crisis as the canvas, Tshililo draws parallel contradictions with his personal journey and that of his son, a Spanish by birth. He sets on a Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage not only for personal identity but tribute to the thousands of immigrants who have lost their lives in search of a better life.

KL 16:00  - 17:00
 
Shangri La, a Journey Beyond : 10:00 : German,English : Germany : Short : Prodcuer Nidhinkumar Paramthatta

This world is full of Chaos and young generation is confused and confronted by the socio-economical situation around. Jonas, a young man wants to escape to another world where no sorrows exist, confused and represented along with by his own inner self. A Gypsy (representing the propaganda gang of this world) offers him a map (representing different medium for escapism, social media and co) which can lead him to the world he is dreaming of. Is that the world he really looking for?
A part of silence : 04:20 : Sweden : Animation, Music Video, Short

 
Healing the Mind : 04:00 : Netherlands, English : Netherlands : Documentary : Producer Machiel Salomons, Jan-Willem Bult

Ukrainian counselors in the Netherlands provide mental health care to their compatriots, many of whom are suffering from nightmares and depression from the war with Russia.

El Dorado : 01:41 : Croatia, English : Croatia, Holy See (Vatican City State) : Short, Experimental : Prodcuer Bruno Pavić

Portraits of the figures in the sculpture "Angels Unawares" by Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz. A group of migrants and refugees find themselves on the high seas, traveling into the unknown, while the voice of the US president sends them instructions and warnings.

NOBODY HOME : 18:18 : Türkiye, German : Germany, Türkiye : Documentary : Producer İlker Zor, İbrahim Güngör

A forgotten migration story... A migrant's journey to his roots, the story of first-generation guest workers who migrated from Turkey to Germany in the 1960s. The lead character in the documentary travels to his village; to his memories, his childhood, his family's home. Having migrated from a village in Turkey to Germany with his mother and father 60 years ago, the protagonist returns to his roots and childhood memories, bidding farewell to his home, his village, and his memories.
 
Unspoken proximity : 02:16 : Sweden : Short, Experimental : Porducer Genet Solomon

The film explores the body as both canvas and landscape – a surface where memories and desires are projected. Through performative gestures and visual overlays, the work reflects on how the concept of nature contains an inherent separation. As the body shifts between subject and object, observer and observed, boundaries begin to dissolve – between inner and outer, nature and culture, thought and matter.


 21/2 KL 17:00 – 18:00
 
Vi Som Går Här/ We who walk this place : 13:46 : Swedish : Sweden : Documentary : Producer Samuel Bengt Jonasson  Q&amp;A with Producer

In this documentary we get to follow several high school students in a suburb in Gothenburg. Their daily lives in the school environment, reflections and discussions about everything and nothing.

21/2 KL 19:00 – 21:00
 
Lagom Svensk (Swedish Just Right) :18:00 : Swedish :	Sweden : Fiction Short: Directed by Jamil Walli

After experiencing xenophobia, a Syrian guy re-enacts a verbal attack on a Swede and gets caught in a fight over what it means to be Swedish.

Director Biography - Jamil Walli 
Jamil Walli studied media and worked as a journalist for a time before enrolling in a master's program in filmmaking at Stockholm University of the Arts (2020–2022) to further develop his skills in the art form. Since graduating, he has made three short films: Lagom Svensk (Swedish Just Right), Heydays—which competed for Best Short Film at the New York Indie Shorts Awards in March and was screened at Visiones Unicas at the Mexico City short fest Mirada Corta in April—and his most recent film, Gustaf Is Worried. He is also currently developing his first feature film.
21/2 KL 19:00 – 21:00
 
Vilket_väder /This Weather : 15:11 :Swedish, English : Sweden : Short : Directed by Korhan KutluKorhan Kutlu, Adrian Burt

Jami, a Middle Eastern refugee and lonely taxi driver in Stockholm, goes through his routine of picking up passengers while struggling with self-imposed isolation and grief over his lost family. One of the passengers is Siri, a mysterious young woman who encourages Jami to open up. At her request, they sit down for coffee, and for the first time, Jami shares his painful past. After dropping her off, he realizes Siri was never really there. After this revelation, Jami feels changed and drives off with a new sense of openness, ready to engage with his next passenger.


Sunday  KL 1200 -13:00  
 
The Health of Those Who Care. Stories of Migrant Women : 38:00 : Spanish : Argentina : Directed by Agustina Bordigoni

“The Health of Those Who Care” is a documentary that depicts the story of 9 women who migrated to Argentina for different reasons and – in their own ways – work as home caregivers or health care professionals.


KL 1300 -13:30  
 
NEW CLASSMATES : 01:29:30 : Slovenia, Albanian, English: Slovenia : Documentary : Directed by Toni Cahunek, Andraz Poeschl, Jure Vizjak

The Slovenian economy relies on workers from Kosovo, but how can the education system support their children? This documentary offers an insightful look into the background of immigration and the challenges of integrating immigrants from Kosovo into the Slovenian school system.
The film follows the journey of four Albanian-speaking children from Kosovo as they navigate the Slovenian school system with no prior knowledge of the language and significant educational gaps. It also highlights the stories of their parents, who are seeking a better future in a new country. Featuring insights from experts in both Slovenia and Kosovo, the documentary sheds light on the challenges of integrating immigrants and explores the distinct characteristics of the school systems in both countries.


22/2 KL 15:00 -17:00

 
Lebanon by Night : 01:49:57 : Lebanon : Arabic : Documentary : Prodcuer by Caroline Hatem
In recent years, municipalities across Lebanon imposed curfews restricting the freedom of movement of male Syrian workers who were banned from walking the streets after dark.
Filmed in Lebanon, Lebanon by Night uncovers the different layers of Lebanese and Syrian experience in relation to the curfew through a range of locations and characters—from local residents and migrant workers to local community figures and sectarian vigilante groups imposing curfews as they see fit. The film presents a snapshot of life for Lebanese and Syrians living side by side at a time of escalating anti-refugee violence, investigating the reasons, historical, social and cultural that allow that violence to continue and spread.

KL 17:15 -18.15
 
Homenagem : 01:17:05 : Portugal : French, Portuguese : Documentary : Directed by Chiara Cassaghi

Fifty years after the Revolution, a border region of Portugal, emptied out by clandestine immigration, still faces the struggles of population loss.

22/2 KL 18:30 -19.15
 
Hope for Ukraine : 00:17:48 : Norway, Ukeine : English, Ukrainian : Documentary : Prodcued by Andreas Langvatn

A docudrama with an important message. Vitaly, a father of two has to leave his family to a land they supposed to meet. If they ever meet there remains to see. On the way he ends up on the street and needs help to get back on the road.


22/2 KL 18:30 -19.15
 
"The wrong side" 14:58 : Ukrainian : Poland, Ukraine : Short : Produced by Nikoletta Olenchyn, Blaise Burski

"The Wrong side" is an intimate story about a woman torn between keeping her family together and ensuring the safety of her daughter. Lesia, a young mother, lives in a country ravaged by war. As the threat intensifies and soldiers begin appearing at their doorstep, Lesia not only grapples with difficult decisions but also with increasingly strained family relationships.
Her husband, Mark, refuses to accept his wife’s decision and tries to convince her that the family should stay together, even in the face of danger. The conflict between her desire to protect her loved ones and her sense of loyalty to her husband becomes more intense. As alarms, military searches, and unsettling events disrupt their daily life, Lesia is forced to make a choice that will determine the future of her family.
While fighting for her daughter’s safety, Lesia cannot escape the feeling that every decision carries painful consequences.

22/2 KL 19:30 -20.30

 
Living with the Taliban : 53:00 : English, Pashto (Pushto) : Poland : Documentary : Directed by Siarhei Marchyk, Witold Repetowicz

"Living with the Taliban" offers a powerful glimpse into life in Afghanistan after the Taliban's return to power in 2021. Through personal stories, the film portrays both the supporters of the new regime and those whose lives have been tragically altered, capturing the country's ongoing struggle between hope and despair.
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Stockholm
- **state**: ST
- **country**: Sweden
- **location**: Bredgränd 2, 111 30 Stockholm, Sweden
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- **long**: 18.07469
- **full address**: Bredgränd 2, 111 30 Stockholm, Sweden, Bredgränd 2, SE-111 30 Stockholm, Sverige, Stockholm, Sweden

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- **organizer**: FilmCentrum Riks (https://allevents.in/org/filmcentrum-riks/13083104)

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/08abcc50c513f0f73d25047cdf87956501372612cfb65101479393087aa3bdde-rimg-w960-h503-dcefc3bd-gmir?v=1771260990
- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Migration+Matters+Filmfestival&date=20+Feb

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Bredgränd 2, 111 30 Stockholm, Sweden, Bredgränd 2, SE-111 30 Stockholm, Sverige, Stockholm, Sweden
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** FilmCentrum Riks
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, festivals, art, contests, health-wellness, workshops, dog, storytelling, sports, fashion, trips-adventures, mental-health
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Migration Matters Filmfestival ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

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        "startDate": "2026-02-20",
        "endDate": "2026-02-22",
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        "description": "(MIGRATIONENS HJÄRTA, AVTÄCKT på bioduken! Där KONST väcker dialog och skapar en INKLUDERANDE scen!)\n\nMigration Matters är en ny filmfestival initierad av filmkollektivet RåFILM, ABF och Filmcentrum Riks. Festivalen är inspirerad av Migration Matters Festival i Sheffield, Storbritannien.\n\nRotad i en",
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                "description": "FilmCentrum Riks importerar och distribuerar kvalitetsfilm - spelfilm, dokumentärfilm och kortfilm från hela världen, både för barn och vuxna. "
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