On Friday 13 February 2026, Globe Art Point hosted the private screening and impact dialogue of Silent Legacy (Katseiden Alla) at Cinema Sheryl in Espoo. What unfolded was more than a film screening, it was an evening of reflection, exchange, and meaningful encounter.
From the opening scenes, it was clear that Silent Legacy resonated deeply with the audience. The documentary was widely described as well-made, thoughtful, and emotionally layered. But beyond its artistic quality, what stood out most was its ability to spark conversation. Even after the lights came on, discussions continued in the cinema foyer, along the walk to the metro, and later in nearby cafés. The film stayed with people. It invited reflection. It opened something.
At the heart of the documentary is the lived experience of an emigrant artist navigating questions of identity, belonging, responsibility, and home between continents. Through the artistic practice of choreographer Sibiry Konate, the film explores migration not as an abstract concept, but as something embodied, lived through movement, relationships, expectations, and memory.
Photo credit: Michael Oboh
The moderated dialogue following the screening offered yet another layer. It created space to unpack the film from multiple perspectives: artistic, social, and communal. The discussion reflected not only on the documentary itself, but also on the broader realities facing emigrant and immigrant artists working in Finland. What does it mean to create across cultures? To belong in more than one place and sometimes fully in neither? How does art become a bridge between worlds?
These are precisely the kinds of questions that align with Globe Art Point’s mission.
As an organisation committed to centering immigrant and international artists in Finland, Globe Art Point works to increase visibility, create platforms for exchange, and foster dialogue across communities. We believe that representation matters but so does conversation. It is not enough to simply present work; we must also create spaces where audiences can engage with it critically, emotionally, and collectively.
The Silent Legacy screening embodied this commitment. It brought together filmmakers, artists, community organisations, and audiences into the same room. It demonstrated how art can function as a catalyst stirring discussion, challenging assumptions, and connecting lived experiences across backgrounds.
We are deeply grateful to our collaborators, Väki Films and Think Africa, whose partnership strengthened the evening’s impact and community reach. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the lead actor and the members of the panel, whose openness and reflections enriched the dialogue.
Most importantly, we thank everyone who attended. Your presence, curiosity, and willingness to engage are what make these gatherings meaningful.
If the evening showed us anything, it is this: when stories rooted in migration and lived experience are given space, that does not simply fill a room, it creates resonance and continues beyond the screen, bringing voices together.
Photo credit: Michael Oboh