A refugee finds solace in literature in Lamya’s Poem, a Syria-set, English-language feature which premiered at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Written and directed by Alex Kroneme…
), Lamya magically connects with the writer in 1221. He, too, is experiencing conflict, anger and doubts about his future, and a fantastical friendship develops between the pair of thoughtful, troubled youngsters., this is an effective exploration of a child retreating into fantasy in stressful circumstances. “We live in one form in this world, and another in a timeless land,” goes one line of dialogue, which encapsulates the central idea.
Despite the paranormal flavor, the sense of threat feels very real in the 2016 scenes. As bombs fall ever closer to their home, Lamya and her mother cling to each other in bed, before Lamya sleeps and dreams of escape. The drama escalates as she must flee the city in dangerous circumstances, with adult events glimpsed through the eyes of a child who is being forced to grow up far earlier than she should.
But in general, the film strikes a serious tone as it examines opposing themes including love and war, compassion and conflict. It also emphasizes the importance of education and literacy: reading saves Lamya’s life in more ways than one. In a twist worthy of a time travel movie, her bond with Rumi even helps him find his calling and write the poem that inspires her.
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