Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Largo: A Short Film Captures the Refugee Experience
Largo is a short film about a young refugee named Musa, who lives in the UK and is waiting for his parents to arrive.
The filmmakers wanted to show the human side of the refugee crisis, not just numbers.
They worked with experts and refugees to make the film accurate.
The film highlights how Musa faces racism and the challenges of fitting in.
The most difficult part of filming was a boat scene, which involved a lot of planning and safety measures.
The film aims to make people think about the experiences of child refugees and the challenges they face.
Largo, a short film, follows a young Syrian refugee in the U.K. awaiting his parents.
The filmmakers were inspired to tell a human story behind refugee statistics.
The Refugee Council and Good Chance assisted with research and authenticity.
The filmmakers collaborated with Zack Elsokari, the lead actor, and his mother.
The film's boat scene presented significant challenges, requiring multiple safety precautions.
- Who
- Co-writers and directors Salvatore Scarpa and Max Burgoyne-Moore.
- What
- A short film, Largo, explores the life of a young Syrian refugee.
- When
- The film was shown at the HollyShorts Film Festival.
- Where
- The film is set in the U.K.
- Why
- The filmmakers aimed to humanize the refugee experience and address anti-immigrant sentiment.
The Protagonist's Perspective
The Town's Perspective
Assimilation
The Protagonist's Perspective
Musa experiences racism.
The Town's Perspective
The townspeople don't necessarily understand the background.
- Film Title
- Largo
- Film Length
- 19 minutes
- Lead Actor
- Zack Elsokari
- Inspired by
- Refugee crisis
- Supporting Actors
- Tamsin Greig, Ammar Haj Ahmad
- Location of Boat Scene
- Seaford, East Essex, England