Refugee Story Hits Screen
A documentary film following a young girl's 10-year journey from Syria to Germany is coming to Brighton. The film has already won awards and received high praise from critics.
Dir: Itab Azzam, Jack Macinnes
105 mins · 2026 · United Kingdom, United States of America · Arabic, German
IMDb 8.0/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 84/100
Awards: 2 wins & 1 nomination total
On Tuesday, 3 November 2026, the Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton will host a screening of the documentary film One in a Million. Directed by Itab Azzam and Jack Macinnes, this 105-minute film tells the epic story of a girl's journey from Syria to Germany and back again, navigating war, exile, and heartbreak in a foreign land.
The film has received high scores from critics, with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and 84/100 on Metacritic. It has also been awarded two wins and one nomination, including the Audience Award at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Tickets are with the button beside the article.
One in a Million is a documentary that sheds light on the complexities of the refugee experience, filmed over 10 years in Arabic and German. The film's world premiere was at the Sundance Film Festival, and it has since been released in the United States and is set to be released in the United Kingdom.
The Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton is the perfect venue to experience this powerful and thought-provoking documentary. With its impressive awards and high critical acclaim, One in a Million is a film that will resonate with audiences.
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