The Empathy Deficit: Can a Film Revive Compassion for Refugees? The opening film at this year's Locarno Festival, Les Yeux Verts (The Green Eyes), tells the story of Chaya, an 11 year old refugee child living in France.
As the movie explores the complexities of "resignation syndrome," a rare condition where traumatized children fall into a coma like state, it raises essential questions about empathy and compassion.
In recent years, migration policies have prioritized efficiency over humanity, making films like The Green Eyes more crucial than ever.