Official Trailer
Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner FLEE tells the story of Amin Nawabi as he grapples with a painful secret he has kept hidden for 20 years, one that threatens to derail the life he has built for himself and his soon to be husband. Recounted mostly through animation to director Jonas Poher Rasmussen, he tells for the first time the story of his extraordinary journey as a child refugee from Afghanistan.
Storyline
An animated documentary telling the true story about a man's need to confront his past in order to truly have a future. Amin arrived as an unaccompanied minor in Denmark from Afghanistan. Today, at 36, he is a successful academic and is getting married to his long-time boyfriend. A secret he has been hiding for over 20 years threatens to ruin the life he has built for himself. For the first time, he is sharing his story with his close friend.
Director Jonas Poher Rasmussen
Writer Jonas Poher Rasmussen
Star Rashid Aitouganov
Details
Release date June 17, 2021 (Denmark)
Countries of origin Denmark France Sweden Norway United States Slovenia Estonia SpainItaly Finland
Languages Danish English Dari Russian Swedish
Also known as Flykt
Production companies Final Cut for RealSun Creature Studio Vivement Lundi
Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner FLEE tells the story of Amin Nawabi as he grapples with a painful secret he has kept hidden for 20 years, one that threatens to derail the life he has built for himself and his soon to be husband. Recounted mostly through animation to director Jonas Poher Rasmussen, he tells for the first time the story of his extraordinary journey as a child refugee from Afghanistan.
Storyline
An animated documentary telling the true story about a man's need to confront his past in order to truly have a future. Amin arrived as an unaccompanied minor in Denmark from Afghanistan. Today, at 36, he is a successful academic and is getting married to his long-time boyfriend. A secret he has been hiding for over 20 years threatens to ruin the life he has built for himself. For the first time, he is sharing his story with his close friend.
Director Jonas Poher Rasmussen
Writer Jonas Poher Rasmussen
Star Rashid Aitouganov
Details
Release date June 17, 2021 (Denmark)
Countries of origin Denmark France Sweden Norway United States Slovenia Estonia SpainItaly Finland
Languages Danish English Dari Russian Swedish
Also known as Flykt
Production companies Final Cut for RealSun Creature Studio Vivement Lundi
Category
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Short film