Director's Works
UNHCR, Through My Eyes Leve Kühl
Born in '97, Leve's journey began with skate and surf films. He quickly discovered his love for cinema and worked as an editor in San Francisco before enrolling at the Filmacademy Baden-Wuerttemberg. There he switched from directing documentaries to screenwriting and found his calling in the commercial class in 2024. Leve focuses on narrative writing and directing actors.
The greatest challenge in telling this story was that it’s not one I’ve personally experienced. The awareness of who’s telling the story is as important as handling any logistical hurdle. Even with extensive research and speaking to countless refugees in pre-production, I can’t even imagine what it must feel like to be one. So how could I speak for the millions seeking refuge? The truth is, I can’t. But what I can do is to speak to people like me – people living in Europe or other regions who might feel disconnected from these stories or overwhelmed by the headlines. That’s where this film comes in: This isn’t about giving refugees a voice. They have voices. Rather, it’s about helping audiences like me – comfortable in their living rooms – see beyond the label of a ‘refugee.’ It is about shifting perspectives and while we may never fully understand someone else’s experience, perhaps the first step is trying to see the world through their eyes.