Papers is a harrowing and enlightening portrayal of the modern refugee experience. Gathered here are the voices of asylum seekers from around the world who have risked their lives to make it to France and begun the often bewildering process of securing the right to stay. Related without melodrama or self-pity, their stories reflect the absurdity of bureaucracy, the agony of waiting, and the courageousness of leaving everything for an uncertain future. They are a testament to the brutality of war and corruption, an interrogation of the responsibility of citizens and nations, and a celebration of the resilience of the human spirit.
