What refugee experiences are shown in Ai Weiwei’s documentary Human Flow?

In his 2017 documentary Human Flow, Ai Weiwei examines the global refugee crisis by documenting the experiences of millions of displaced persons across 23 countries.1

The film captures these experiences through two primary lenses:

• Intimate Interviews: The documentary features personal accounts from individual refugees, providing a human perspective on the hardships of displacement.1
• Expansive Visual Documentation: Ai utilizes drone footage to showcase the scale of the crisis, specifically highlighting the conditions within temporary camps where displaced individuals reside.1

By focusing on these diverse locations and personal stories, the film serves as a comprehensive look at the plights faced by those forced to flee their homes.1