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My name is Emir (also known as Messi). I’m 13 years old. I used to go to school in Şengal. I was in 7th year. I miss my school and my friends. I am here since 9 months.. I want to go back to Şengal, because I have the hope of going back, I am continuing my school. I want to be a doctor.

My name is Nejdat, and I am 14 years old. I used to go to school. I was in the 6th class. I wanted to carry on here, but I couldn’t. When the war is over, I want to go back. I missed my friends and missed my house because here we are living in a tent. When I grown up I want to be an architect. We had a great time in the two weeks with the film project. We became very happy!

I am Şehriban, and I’m 18 years old. Because of the war in our country, we had to move here, with my family. We are here since nine months, so I couldn’t continue my school. I want to be a jewellery designer. I think that I am good enough. The short films was so fun and I spent two beautiful weeks making them.

My name is Lima (also known as Ronaldo). I am 14 years old. I came from Åžengal 9 months ago. I went to school in there. When i am older I want to be a reporter. After the war, I don't want to go back to Åžengal, I don't trust anyone there. I miss my house, my friends and my sheep. I enjoyed the short films and the party!

My name is Xalid, and I am 14 years old. I finished the 7th year, but I couldn't continue. I started working in a car repair shop. Since 9 months I am here. I miss my country and my friends. Here, sometimes I work in a car repair shop, and when I have free times I am playing football. The most beautiful film in the project was mine! I took part in many films. When I grow up I want to be an actor, for sure!

My name is Roida (also known as Kullilk). While I was in Åžengal I used to like going to school, doing the shopping, and walking around with my friends. I want to be able to continue school. I want to be an architect when I grow up. I used to have pigeons when I was in Åžengal, and I miss them a lot and miss feeding them. It was a great pride to be able to take part in order to not forget the Yazidi proverbs.

My name is Menal, and I am 13 years old. I was born in Åžengal, and after the war we came here. We have been here for 9 months. When I am older I want to be a doctor. In Åžengal I went to school. I want to return to Åžengal after the war. I enjoyed making the short films and having good times with my friends.

My name is Serdar (also known as David Villa). I am 14 years old. I finished the 6th year in school. It became nine months since we came from Åžengal. I used to play football when I was there, and I miss playing with the friends I left behind. I want to be a teacher when I grow up. My greatest wish is the war is over and we can go back.

My name is Salim (also known as Por Direj), and I am 17 years old. I never when to school. We used to make business in Åžengal. I missed to walk around and play football. I learnt here that life is very difficult. I want to go back to my country and work to build it up again.

My name is Feryal (also known as Cembeli), I am 9 years old. We had to move here because of the war. We had a very difficult journey. My mother was pregnant, and my sister was born on the journey, she is now 9 months old now. I want Åžengal to be independent and go back there, so my sister can see it and grow up there. I want to be an artist when I grow up. The short films were very good, because you gave me the chance the play.

My name is Sefran. I am 14 years. I used to go to school in Åžengal. I was in the 8th year. When I grow up I want to be a soldier. I missed Åžengal, my village, our car, and our house. I enjoyed the films, and we had two very beautiful weeks, and I thank you!

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