A central theme for many World Film Collective participants, this collection showcases films that demonstrate community ties, friendship and the important support network that this provides.
A film made by the participants in Palestine – this drama looks into the isolation and frustration of Khalid. Our young filmmakers have depicted the struggle Khalid faces as the youngest son, living in the shadow of his older brother. (Filmed in 2010)
Our young filmmakers from Palestine tackle the sensitive issue of gender discrimination in this drama – which follows the lives of a brother and sister living with their mother while their father is away.
This film depicts a poignant story of reckless debauchery with dire consequences. ‘The Truth within Our Families’ was created by Grade 11 and 12 students who wanted to say something about alcohol abuse in their communities and its effect on families living at subsistence level.
A young mother faces a dilemma as her husband tries hard to earn enough money to buy baby milk. A simple yet powerful story that highlights the ordinary struggle of those living with HIV
This film was produced during WFC’s first workshop in Morro dos Prazeres favela in Rio de Janeiro. The students, aged 10 to 12 years old, learned how to develop their ideas in storyboards, shoot footage using Nokia 6110 mobile phones, and edit films using free editing software. In this film, the children express their frustration […]
