Human Flow(2017)
When there is nowhere to go, nowhere is home.
Human Flow Synopsis
More than 65 million people around the world have been forced from their homes to escape famine, climate change and war, the greatest displacement since World War II. Filmmaker Ai Weiwei examines the staggering scale of the refugee crisis and its profoundly personal human impact. Over the course of one year in 23 countries, Weiwei follows a chain of urgent human stories that stretch across the globe, including Afghanistan, France, Greece, Germany and Iraq.
Human Flow (2017) is a documentary film directed by Ai Weiwei, released on October 2, 2017 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Boris Cheshirkov, Marin Din Kajdomcaj, Princess Dana Firas of Jordan and Abeer Khalid. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 72 ratings.
- Director:
- Ai Weiwei
- Writers:
- Boris Cheshirkov, Chin-Chin Yap, Tim Finch
- Producers:
- Ai Weiwei, Heino Deckert, Chin-Chin Yap
- Cinematographer:
- Johannes Waltermann
- Production:
- Ai Weiwei Studio, Participant, AC Films, 24 Media Production Company, Highlight Films, Redrum
- Status:
- Released
Human Flow (2017) Trailer
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Human Flow Cast & Crew
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Directed by Ai Weiwei, written by Boris Cheshirkov, Chin-Chin Yap and Tim Finch, produced by Ai Weiwei, Heino Deckert and Chin-Chin Yap.
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Human Flow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 72 ratings.
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Human Flow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Human Flow online?
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Human Flow (2017) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Human Flow?
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The main cast of Human Flow (2017) includes Boris Cheshirkov, Marin Din Kajdomcaj, Princess Dana Firas of Jordan and Abeer Khalid. The film was directed by Ai Weiwei. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Human Flow released?
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Human Flow was released on October 2, 2017 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is Human Flow worth watching?
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Human Flow (2017) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 72 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Human Flow?
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