“Diary of Hunger” in SourceEcreative

Spending your days watching the best (and sometimes worst) of what’s out there in terms of short-form video content can mean much of it simply passes you by. However, some films stand out from the first few seconds. This short documentary, ‘Diary Of Hunger‘ by director Mireia Pujol, which chronicles the last hurdle that African refugees and immigrants often face before entering Europe, catches your attention with its dramatically bleak aesthetic. Shot entirely in black & white using 16mm film, the piece depicts the extreme physical and psychological conditions of people living on the border in a manner that remains tasteful, dignified and powerful without relying on over-sentimentality…