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North Star Fading

North Star Fading is a continuous ‘zoom’ animation inspired by the testimonies of 4 Eritrean refugees who fled their homes to make the dangerous journey across Ethiopia, Sudan and Libya to Europe.

⚠️ Content warning: Depictions of violence

Available in: English | Tigrinya

Length: 3:15

Partners: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)

Credits: Karrie Fransman (Illustrator & Animator), Lula Mebrahtu (Script writer, Voice Over & Sound Design), Dr Benjamin Worku-Dix (Director)

Info: Shortlisted for the 'Inspiration Award' at the 2019 Research in Film Awards.

North Star Fading is a continuous ‘zoom’ animation inspired by the testimonies of 4 Eritrean refugees who fled their homes to make the dangerous journey across Ethiopia, Sudan and Libya to Europe.