Sinopsis
Documentary. At Rio 2016, the Olympic Games welcomed its first refugee team, a collection of athletes displaced and seeking sanctuary due to matters beyond sport who could be defined by their actions on the playing field. This small refugee team inspired three-time Olympic gold medallist Campriani to take the torch and lead the next generation of refugee athletes. Taking Refuge follows Niccolo and his team of athletes as they set out to achieve their Olympic dream.
New York City-based filmmaker specializing in documentary storytelling. Vanessa has created content in 15+ countries, with her work premiering at film festivals in the US and abroad. Her first feature-length documentary, Taking Refuge, told through first person accounts of the global refugee experience, explores the crucial role sport plays in community and the complex definition of home.
A proposal by La Morada de Malasaña
Year of Production: 2021
Running Time: 78’
Countries: Spain
Language: French and English. Original version with Spanish subtitles
Directors: Vanessa Hudson
Producers: Olympic Channel
Production Companies: Olympic Channel
International Sales: Olympic Channel
Main Festivals and awards: Winner of 5 awards at Jaipur International Film Festival 2021.
