Shadow Game follows a group of unaccompanied minor refugees, aged 14 to 17, from Syria, Sudan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran and Pakistan, as they attempt to cross Europe’s increasingly fortified borders in search of safety. Shot over three years, partly on the teenagers’ own phones, the film traces their journey from Greece through North Macedonia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, France, and the Netherlands. The boys themselves call it “the game”:
Winner of the Gouden Kalf (Golden Calf) for Best Long Documentary at the Netherlands Film Festival and the Prix Europa Media Competition.
Following the screening, the directors of the film will join the audience for a Q&A session.

Our speaker lineup is still growing. More names will be announced soon.