Join us for a special screening of Lost Land on the eve of World Refugee Day, an international day designated by the United Nations to honor the strength, resilience, and courage of people forced to flee their countries due to conflict or persecution. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Writer and Director Akio Fujimoto and Consulting Producer Eric Nyari to deepen understanding, foster empathy, and engage in meaningful dialogue about the global refugee experience -- highlighting the importance of safety, opportunity, and dignity for all refugees.

The film follows four-year-old Shafi and his nine-year-old sister Somira, Rohingya refugees who embark on a perilous journey from a refugee camp in Bangladesh to Malaysia in hopes of reuniting with their scattered family. Their story reflects the harsh realities faced by millions of refugees worldwide as they flee violence, persecution, and instability while seeking safety and rebuilding their lives in unfamiliar places.

LOST LAND has been recognized with critical acclaim and awards around the world, including a Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival and the Grand Jury Prize at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards.

By special arrangement with the Asia Society, FREE tickets are available for this screening to AABANY members.

Contact main@aabany.org to get the comp code. DEADLINE: Friday, June 5, by 5 pm.

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