Shot on a mobile phone, &apos;The New Jungle&apos; gets up close with the refugee crisis in Northern Europe. Despite the demolition of the infamous &apos;Jungle&apos; camp in Calais, and the media&apos;s sudden silence, this footage proves that reality of...

Matthew Walton

The New Jungle

Shot on a mobile phone, 'The New Jungle' gets up close with the refugee crisis in Northern Europe. Despite the demolition of the infamous 'Jungle' camp in Calais, and the media's sudden silence, this footage proves that reality of refugee camps is far from over. The film follows three charities: Medical, Shelter and Food, across unofficial refugee camps in Dunkirk, Calais and Brussels, which are each home to over 600 undocumented refugees and growing. 'The New Jungle' witnesses the tough challenges faced by aid organizations as they work alongside the contrasting agenda of the local riot police. Life is not easy, and there are perceived rights and wrongs on both sides. The last words: 'we can't live like this any more' spoken by a despairing migrant sum up the key message of the film - the desperate need for change. The weather will deteriorate as winter nears - it is only going to get worse. Refugee faces have been blurred in an effort to conceal identities, whilst all those who feature up close consented to be interviewed. Through this film, we hope to open people's eyes back home to the current situation, to increase support for aid organizations, and to inspire lasting change.

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