This year marks the 24th edition of WOW, which celebrates the best of Welsh and world cinema.

The Festival showcases a rich variety of films that highlight local talent and global stories.

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THE WALK 

Director: Tamara Kotevska 

This film is in Arabic with English subtitles 

 In her poignant follow-up to 'Honeyland', Macedonian director Tamara Kotevska takes audiences on a gripping journey from Syria to the English Channel. 

The film follows two brave nine-year-old refugee girls—Asil, an orphan stuck in Turkey without papers, and Amal, a giant puppet whose towering presence allows her to travel across borders. As Amal’s giant steps take her through landscapes and villages, she spreads joy, meets fellow refugees, and even encounters the Pope. Through Amal’s journey, 'The Walk' explores the indomitable hope and resilience of children seeking refuge in a tumultuous world. 

The film screening will be followed by a Zoom Q&A with the film's Welsh producer Harri Grace.

"Shining a light on a story that moves into and out of the news media’s attention, 'The Walk' opts not for speechifying or arguing. It honors, rather, the kernel of life a puppet can embody, built by hand and sprung straight from the heart."  - The Hollywood Reporter

"Kotevska shows the unspeakable with great empathy and a healthy dose of courage"- Cineuropa