In a white man’s land
In a White Man’s Land is the story of three young refugees, Bernard, Toni and Pedro, who share their life stories in the film. Life in The Netherlands is anything but easy. All three are minors and this is a constant source of problems. They miss their parents and friends, and live in a world that is totally opposite to anything they knew before. In a white man’s land provides a glimpse into the lives of young, displaced refugees trying to build a new life for themselves.
Historic Interest
The three have all been through a lot. Bernard fled civil war in Congo, and in Sudan, where Toni and Pedro are from, Toni was a child soldier. Obtaining the right to stay in The Netherlands is difficult.
Social Interest
The horrible things they have experienced have made a deep impact on the boys. The war and violence they saw up close has left them with fear and psychological problems, which are complicated further by considerable cultural differences and the uncertainty of living without a residence permit.
Scenes
Toni continues his story
Toni continues his story
Toni (17) tells his story
Toni is an exchild soldier form Sudan who fled the army.
Toni continues his story
He spent 22 days as a stowaway in the dark hold of a ship. That ship just happened to be on its way to Holland.
Bernard is transferred from the first reception centre to a small living unit in Zeeland
Bernard tells about his first impression of the Netherlands and the asylum centre Zevenaar.
Pedro (18) tells his horrible story
Pedro talks about his life as a slave in Sudan.
The struggle to get a permanent residence
Toni is given temporary residence as a minor, but that does not guarantee him permanent residence in Holland. He is appealing against the decision to deny him.
Cultural differences
Bernard talks about his former view on white people and the differences between his culture and the Dutch culture.
Difficulties
Life in The Netherlands is anything but easy. All three are minors and this is a constant source of problems. They miss their parents and friends, and live in a world that is totally opposite to anything they knew before.