Human Flow: Stories from the Global Refugee Crisis

Ai Weiwei and his collaborators interviewed over 600 refugees, aid workers, politicians, activists, doctors, and local authorities in twenty-three countries for his epic feature documentary Human Flow. This book presents one hundred of these conversations in their entirety, providing compelling first-person stories of the lives of those affected by the crisis and those on the front lines of working to address its immense challenges.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press

In the creation of his monumental feature documentary, Human Flow, the artist Ai Weiwei and his team conducted over 600 interviews with refugees, aid workers, politicians, activists, doctors, and local authorities in twenty-three countries across the globe. A selection of these interviews were featured in the film. This book presents one hundred of these conversations in their entirety, offering compelling first-person accounts of the lives of those affected by the crisis and those on the front lines of working to address its immense challenges.

Refugees take center stage, speaking in their own words, sharing their experiences of migrating across borders, living in refugee camps, and striving to rebuild their lives in unfamiliar and uncertain environments. They delve into the dire circumstances that led them to flee, whether it be war, famine, or persecution, and express their hopes and fears for the future. A diverse range of related voices adds depth to the historical context of this crisis, the challenges faced by regions and states, and the potential pathways forward.

Accompanied by photographs taken by Ai Weiwei during the filming of Human Flow, this book offers a powerful, personal, and emotionally resonant account of the most urgent humanitarian crisis of our time. It serves as a testament to the resilience and humanity of those affected by the crisis and a call to action for all of us to work together to address this global challenge.

Weight: 950g
Dimension: 168 x 228 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780691207049