Shipwreck at the Threshold of Europe, Lesvos, Aegean Sea: 28 October 2015 (2020)

On 28 October 2015, a migrant boat left the coast of Western Turkey heading to the closest European coast – the Greek island of Lesvos. The shipwreck resulted in the death of at least 43 people, making it the deadliest incident of that period, also known as “the long summer of migration.” One of the survivors, the artist Amel Alzakout, recorded the journey and the shipwreck on a waterproof camera attached to her wrist. This footage – which also forms the basis of her subsequent film Purple Sea – provides a unique situated perspective on this tragic event at the threshold of Europe.

Director: Forensic Architecture
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date:
Production: Forensic Architecture
Original Language: en

Themes

Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky

Keywords

migration, human rights

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shipwreck at the Threshold of Europe, Lesvos, Aegean Sea: 28 October 2015 about?
On 28 October 2015, a migrant boat left the coast of Western Turkey heading to the closest European coast – the Greek island of Lesvos. The shipwreck resulted in the death of at least 43 people, making it the deadliest incident of that period, also known as “the long summer of migration.” One of the survivors, the artist Amel Alzakout, recorded the journey and the shipwreck on a waterproof camera attached to her wrist. This footage – which also forms the basis of her subsequent film Purple Sea – provides a unique situated perspective on this tragic event at the threshold of Europe.
Who directed Shipwreck at the Threshold of Europe, Lesvos, Aegean Sea: 28 October 2015?
Shipwreck at the Threshold of Europe, Lesvos, Aegean Sea: 28 October 2015 was directed by Forensic Architecture.
How long is Shipwreck at the Threshold of Europe, Lesvos, Aegean Sea: 28 October 2015?
Shipwreck at the Threshold of Europe, Lesvos, Aegean Sea: 28 October 2015 has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
What genre is Shipwreck at the Threshold of Europe, Lesvos, Aegean Sea: 28 October 2015?
Shipwreck at the Threshold of Europe, Lesvos, Aegean Sea: 28 October 2015 is a Documentary film.
What are the themes of Shipwreck at the Threshold of Europe, Lesvos, Aegean Sea: 28 October 2015?
The themes of Shipwreck at the Threshold of Europe, Lesvos, Aegean Sea: 28 October 2015 include: Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky.