Neighbour Abdi

War/Short Film, Netherlands 2022

How can you understand a violent past? Somali-born Abdi reenacts his life, marked by war and criminality, with the help of his neighbour and filmmaker Douwe. Through playful reconstructions in a special effects studio, they embark on a candid and investigative journey through a painful history, focusing on the creative process throughout.
29 min
HD
Starting at 16
Audio language:
Dutch
Subtitles:
DutchEnglishGermanKoreanSpanish

Awards

Silver Pardino "Pardi di Domani" @ Locarno IFF
KinoForYaurr Award DOXS RUHR 2023
Ken Burns Award Ann Arbor Film Festival

More information

Director:

Douwe Dijkstra

Composer:

Rob Peters

Sound Design:

Rob Peters

Producer:

Richard Valk

Original title:

Buurman Abdi

Original language:

DutchSomali

Format:

16:9 HD, Color

Age rating:

Starting at 16 (Violence & Blood)

Audio language:

Dutch

Subtitles:

DutchEnglishGermanKoreanSpanish

Subtitles (SDH):

English