Arrival (2025)

Ten years ago, young Syrian Alayham fled civil war, and the threat of being drafted, for Germany. There, he became one of the first refugees in Eckernförde – there were six of them at the time, he later remembers. Quickly learning German, he got politically involved in refugee projects, and spoke publicly about his experiences. A move to Jena for university followed: a new everyday life with exam stress, living in a shared flat, a relationship. It was during his studies that he finally felt that he was no longer being reduced to his experience as a refugee: he belonged. Alayham found his feet, as much as possible in a foreign country. But when is “arriving” truly over? Over a period of ten years, documentary filmmaker Fredo Wulf accompanied Alayham on his journey from Schleswig-Holstein via Jena to Heidelberg, where he has lived since getting his medical license.

Director: Fredo Wulf
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
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Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arrival about?
Ten years ago, young Syrian Alayham fled civil war, and the threat of being drafted, for Germany. There, he became one of the first refugees in Eckernförde – there were six of them at the time, he later remembers. Quickly learning German, he got politically involved in refugee projects, and spoke publicly about his experiences. A move to Jena for university followed: a new everyday life with exam stress, living in a shared flat, a relationship. It was during his studies that he finally felt that he was no longer being reduced to his experience as a refugee: he belonged. Alayham found his feet, as much as possible in a foreign country. But when is “arriving” truly over? Over a period of ten years, documentary filmmaker Fredo Wulf accompanied Alayham on his journey from Schleswig-Holstein via Jena to Heidelberg, where he has lived since getting his medical license.
Who directed Arrival?
Arrival was directed by Fredo Wulf.
Who stars in Arrival?
Arrival stars Alayham Mahfoud, Nabbil Mahfoud, Amal Mahfoud, Obey Mahfoud, Liz Enders.
How long is Arrival?
Arrival has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Arrival?
Arrival is a Documentary film.
Where was Arrival produced?
Arrival was produced in Germany.