In the Eyes of Children

“In The Eyes Of Children” is inspired on my visit to Ritsona Refugee Camp, Greece during the summer of 2016.

Over the past few years, many documentaries have been made about the refugee crisis and the refugees in Greece. I had a desire to make a documentary that told the story from a new perspective. I feel that although it's overwhelming to consider our lives as refugees, perhaps we could relate to how it feels to help someone in need and how that experience enriches our lives.

My documentary focuses on the life and work of a middle aged Greek photographer who found his own identity by becoming an integral part of the refugees lives in the camp near his home by initiating a Tuesday movie night for the children.

These are unusual times for society, in many countries the national and social media swirls fear and sensationalism in concentrated sound bites that cloud our core beliefs. This makes it the perfect time to show my documentary which re-frames the narrative about refugees by focusing not on the politics, or religion but simply on Vassilis Nikas, a Greek photographer who has made it his priority to replace dispair with hope and smiles by being true to not only his own core beliefs but all of ours.

Cast: Ashi Films

Tags: greece, photographer, refugees, syria, iraq, ritsona and documentary