Tobias Drilling
Social anthropologist
Credentials:
BA Social Anthropology, Social Sciences and Religious Studies from the University of Bern, MA Development Studies from the Geneva Graduate Institute
Brief Bio:
Tobias Drilling (they/he) is a Swiss-based social anthropologist, humanitarian and environmental activist and catalyst for systemic change. For several years now, they have been committed to supporting people on the move as an activist, researcher, friend, volunteer and humanitarian worker. Inspired by these experiences, he is currently exploring new ways of visualizing the narratives of people directly affected by forceful migration through filmmaking.
Project Abstract: (in)voluntarily moved [(un)freiwillig bewegt]:
With the bicycle from Switzerland along the Balkans to Greece. A solar cooker, tea, a carpet and a film camera in the luggage – opposite the route many refugees take. Around border areas along this journey, we lay out our carpet, boil tea and get to know the realities and challenges of refugees fleeing through Europe in hope of freedom and a dignified life. With our dialogue partners, we talk about the context of climate change, migration and (in)justice. We want to explore the thoughts on these topics of people who are directly affected by them and capture it on film. This film aims to make important untold stories accessible to a wide audience by touring Switzerland with an energy self-sufficient bicycle cinema.
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