Neighbour Abdi

How can you understand a violent past? Somali-born Abdi is furniture designer and support worker. He reenacts his life, marked by war and criminality, with the help of his neighbor and filmmaker Douwe. By means of playful reconstructions in a special effects studio, Abdi and Douwe embark on a candid and investigative journey through a painful history, focusing on the creative process throughout.

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Release Date

August 3, 2022

Status

Released

Original Title

Buurman Abdi

Runtime

29min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English, Dutch, Somali

Production Companies

EOValk Productions