Rent Human Flow (2017)

Compulsory viewing - Human Flow review by JT

A beautiful filmed, compelling and disturbing film, which everyone should see. Puts your own life in perspective.

Unanswerable questions - Human Flow review by CW

I am so glad to have seen a Human Flow. It was almost unbearable to watch and learn about the millions of people who have had to leave their homes. The numbers are staggering. I had to reverse the dvd at times to be able to read and absorb the statistics shown in the subtitles. Ai Weiwei takes you to countries around the world. As a documentary directed and produced by an artist, sometimes the beauty of colours is shown even while you are seeing tents and clothing that go on for miles. Sometimes the shots are high up and people look like ants swirling around massive camps.  You see a city in Syria bombed into oblivion with not even a weed left to eat. Over 65 million refugees. You perceive the dilemma when thousands of people arrive in a countryside or city. The impact of all these people who come often with just the clothes on their backs or a small bundle of belongings. No food, water, housing, toilets. Children not in school. Lives on hold. Climate change and refugees are biggest concerns. This is a powerful, stunning, extremely important documentary that I highly recommend. I agree that at times it is difficult to read white subtitles against white or beige background. I watched twice to be able to write down statistics. Ai Weiwei is noble and brave. 

Count your blessings - Human Flow review by CP Customer

This really puts in perspective how so many people suffer from homelessness and threats to their safety. It also confronts the often perception that we in the UK get most refugees.To see kids living in tents in a muddy field makes you appreciate how lucky we are.

My only gripe, this is a film that relies heavily on subtitles yet they are very small and often impossible to read, white letters on a light background !. Who on earth thought that satisfactory ??