The film "Theatre Marronage," derived from the play "Ngana Nzambi: The Migratory Bureaucratic Life as it Is," exemplifies a unique integration of the Theatre of the Oppressed into the lived experiences of migrants and refugees grappling with Brazilian federal policies. This ethnographic movie extends beyond traditional narrative methods by employing Augusto Boal's 1979 participatory theatre approach, allowing non-professional actors—refugees and migrants themselves—to voice their individual and collective experiences with migration bureaucracy. Set within the University Federal Fluminense in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the film is part of the broader ERC-funded project "Modern Marronage: The Pursuit and Practice of Freedom in the Contemporary World." This project challenges the conventional portrayal of migrants and asylum seekers by co-creating counter-narratives that highlight their resilience and agency rather than merely depicting them as problems to manage. Through "Theatre Marronage," participants engage critically with their histories and aspirations, narrating their stories on stage to actively contest and reshape the oppressive structures they encounter. The film not only showcases the bureaucratic entanglements migrants face but also reflects on the transformative power of participatory art as a tool for social change. By bringing these staged narratives to a broader audience, the film aims to foster a more nuanced and widespread political debate on the meanings and practices of freedom of mobility today. It reveals the complex realities of migratory life, challenging the linear migration models and rational choice theories that often dominate public discourse. This presentation at the anthropological congress will discuss the methodological innovations and the impact of Theatre of the Oppressed within migration studies, demonstrating its efficacy in amplifying marginalized voices and pushing the boundaries of how anthropological research can influence public perceptions and policies regarding migration and freedom.