Why Screen Lamya's Poem
LAMYA'S POEM is a compelling exploration of how storytelling connects us through shared experiences and helps us navigate adversity. The film sheds light on the lasting impact of forced displacement and violence in the lives of refugees, resonating across cultures and eras.
Whether you’re part of a Muslim organization, support refugee causes, love Rumi’s poetry, or simply enjoy meaningful animated films, Lamya’s Poem can spark important conversations. It invites us to reflect, discuss, and better understand the challenges faced by refugees around the world.
Join us in using this film to foster empathy, raise awareness, and engage in meaningful discussions that connect us all.
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LAMYA'S POEM
LAMYA'S POEM is an animated film about displacement, resilience and ultimately, hope. Two refugees are magically connected through a book which gets them through their harrowing journeys full of violence and psychological struggle. Lamya is a contemporary Syrian girl escaping the humanitarian catastrophe in her country who is given a book of poems by her teacher.
The author of the book is Rumi, a 13th century boy fleeing from a violent Mongol invasion. He will become one of the most famous poets in the world, known globally as the “poet of love.”
Rumi's poetry becomes a magical gateway between Lamya and him, uniting them as they are displaced by war and chaos. Lamya's fight for survival will hinge on helping Rumi write a poem that will save her life 800 years later
Lamya's Poem has been selected for numerous film festivals around the world and recognized for excellence in animation and storytelling.
