Amin Nawabi fled Afghanistan during the 1980s Soviet invasion, sharing his story of trauma and identity through animation in a documentary lasting 89 minutes.
“Sometimes it takes years to start living your life”
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Amin Nawabi fled Afghanistan during the 1980s Soviet invasion, sharing his story of trauma and identity through animation in a documentary lasting 89 minutes.
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Synopsis
Amin Nawabi sits for an interview in Denmark with director Jonas Poher Rasmussen. He recounts his escape from Afghanistan during the Soviet invasion in the 1980s. The animated documentary includes Amin's childhood memories and the trauma of leaving his family behind. It also addresses his struggle with identity and his relationship with his boyfriend, Kasper, in Denmark. Archival footage provides historical context to his experiences.
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One of this year's best documentaries. Evocatively animated in a style that is visually sparse but emotionally vibrant.
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Why Watch
- Watch Amin's story of fleeing Afghanistan.
- See the unique blend of animation and archival footage.
- Meet the voices of Riz Ahmed and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
Did You Know
- Flee premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 28, 2021.
- The film won the Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema Documentary section.
- It became the first animated documentary to win Best Feature Film at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
- Flee was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best International Feature Film, Best Documentary Feature, and Best Animated Feature.
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Who directed the film Flee?
Flee was directed by Jonas Poher Rasmussen.
What awards did Flee win at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival?
Flee won the Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema Documentary section at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.
What is the runtime of the film Flee?
Flee has a runtime of 89 minutes.
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