I am currently working on an experimental short film that examines the intricate and multi-layered memories of women migrants. By juxtaposing two unique memories – one from a friend's experience in a refugee camp and another drawn from a photo of my mother in our family archive – I shed light on the paradoxical nature of memory and its influence on our feelings of belonging and emotional exile.

Memory stands as a potent tool in shaping our evolving identities and forging a sense of home, safety, and unity. Yet, in the shadow of trauma and displacement, the fragmented memories of our past often haunt our attempts to create new ones. These clashing memories elicit a myriad of emotional responses, which I aim to portray in this work. Through visual storytelling and poetic imagery, I aspire to craft a realm where viewers can reflect upon their personal experiences with memory, and its effect on their sense of self and place in the world. This work beckons viewers to confront the unease of conflicting memories and to fully engage with the emotions they stir.

The film traverses the vast range of emotional reactions memories can provoke, from elation to despair. In exploring the complex relationship between memory and identity, the film encourages the audience to rethink their perceptions of belonging and how our history molds our current selves.