Director: Jonas Poher Rasmussen
Denmark/France/Norway/Sweden, 2021, 1 hour 21 minutes SUBTITLES
A blend of animation styles brings to life the testimony of Amin, an Afghan refugee now living in Denmark. Film director Jonas interviews his old school friend Amin, to reveal a story of love, survival and resilience, told with extraordinary intimacy and directness for the first time. After a happy childhood in Afghanistan, Amin fled war-torn ‘80s Kabul, gradually coming to terms with his sexuality to a new life as a successful academic in Denmark. As he prepares commit to long-term partner Kasper, Amin recalls former fears of persecution, while vivid animation helps to conjure up memories and traumas that would otherwise be lost or inexpressible.
World Cinema Grand Jury Prize for Documentary, Sundance Film Festival 2021
Shortlisted for Best International Feature (Denmark) & Documentary Feature Oscars
