The last memory

Synopsis

A journey through loss, pain, and memory. The last memory is a poetic homage to the death of a young Yemeni champion, who tragically lost his life at sea, whilst seeking refuge from the ongoing war in Yemen.

Losing a close friend will affect us in many different ways and how we express our grief, sorrow and pain will take many forms. Lose to refugees, who have already lost so much, can be even more harrowing. The film's underlying concept is to raise awareness about the reality of why refugees go to such extremes for survival and why they risk their lives on these very dangerous trips, just for a slim chance of escaping the dangers in their home country.
By the time refugees and migrants step onto a boat, many will have been tortured, raped, held for ransom, and seen people die around them. These refugees risk everything to make the treacherous journey as their lives they leave back home pose a greater threat than the sea.
Through this film I want people to understand that tragic and countless loses are happening every single day due to needless wars being raged only, for one thing, power.

Written, produced and directed by Neil P George

Produced by Neil P George and Hankyul Kim

Produced in association with the UNHCR

Winner - Best Cinematography at the Culture and Diversity Film Festival, Hollywood, USA