LOST LAND (HARÀ WATAN) - Film Screening and Discussion
Description
Join us at QMC for a special evening screening of Lost Land, the first-ever Rohingya-language feature film – Lost Land (Hara Watan).
This screening is more than a film event—it is an opportunity to change lives. Funds raised will help provide refugee and stateless Rohingya children in Malaysia with access to education and essential support. For children excluded from formal schooling, a safe classroom offers far more than lessons: it provides stability, confidence and hope for a brighter future. Your support can help build these vital learning spaces and give Rohingya children the chance to learn, grow and reach their full potential.
LOST LAND (HARÀ WATAN)
A powerful journey of survival, hope and the search for home.
The first-ever Rohingya-language feature film, Lost Land is directed by Akio Fujimoto and co-produced by Rohingya filmmaker and community advocate Sujauddin Karimuddin of Elom Initiatives. Told entirely in Rohingya and featuring a largely non-professional Rohingya cast, the film brings the community’s language, experiences and voices to the international screen.
The story follows nine-year-old Somira and her four-year-old brother Shafi as they leave a refugee camp in Bangladesh on a dangerous journey towards Malaysia, hoping to reunite with their family. Through the children’s eyes, we experience the fear of separation, the kindness of strangers and the determination to find somewhere to call home.
Winner of three major international awards:
• Special Orizzonti Jury Prize — Venice International Film Festival 2025
• Golden Yusr for Best Feature Film — Red Sea International Film Festival 2025
• Jury Grand Prize — Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2025
In Rohingya with English subtitles | 99 minutes
Watch the trailer here.
This screening is proudly hosted by Elom Initiatives, with support from QPASTT and Multicultural Australia.
Donate today by purchasing a ticket, and help open the door to education, opportunity and hope for Rohingya children.
FAQs
- When is the film screening?
The film screening will take place on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
- Where will the event be held?
The screening will be held at Queensland Multicultural Centre (QMC). Seating is limited to 224 guests, so early booking is recommended.
- What does my ticket include?
$35 Adult (includes film screening and dinner)
$20 Adult (film only)
$15 Student (film only)
Group bookings (for 10)
$300 with meal
$150 without meal
- What food will be available?
Meals included in the tickets include:
Halal chicken curry or vegetarian curry
Rice
Alternatively, Guests can purchase a meal for $20
Rohingya chai and other drinks will also be available for $3.
- What time pre-show starts and when will dinner be served?
Arrival, dinner and networking will commence from 6:00 pm.
- What time will the film screening begin?
The film screening will start promptly at 7:00 pm. We encourage guests to arrive early to enjoy dinner, purchase refreshments, and find their seats before the screening begins.
- Can I purchase food at the QMC café?
No. The QMC café will not be open during the event. Event catering will be provided separately.
- Is the film suitable for children?
No. The film contains themes that are not suitable for children.
- What is the event program?
The evening will include:
6:00 pm – Arrival, food and networking
7:00 pm – Introduction video and welcome
7:10pm - Film screening commences
8:50pm - Post-screening discussion with co-producer Sujauddin Karimuddin and Rohingya community
9:20pm - Event concludes
- Can I buy merchandise?
Yes. Event T-shirts will be available for purchase on the day. Proceed of the t-shirts sale will go towards the Elom Foundation's program.
- What is the ticket refund policy?
As this is a fundraising event, all ticket sales are final and refunds will not be available. All proceeds from the event will support a charity providing education opportunities and learning support for Rohingya children. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to another person by contacting the organisers in advance.
Thank you for your support and contribution to this important cause.
- Who can I contact for questions about the event?
Please contact the event organisers via the details provided on the booking page or Multicultural Australia via communications@mcaus.org.au for any ticketing enquiries.
Disclaimer: Multicultural Australia and QPASTT are assisting with the promotion and coordination of this event; however, we are not the event host and not related to the event host. All event content and arrangements are managed by Elom Initiatives.
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