The New Country (2000)
A 15-year-old Somalian boy meets a 40-year-old Iranian man in a refugee camp in Skåne, in the south of Sweden. With the threat of deportation hanging over them, they decide to take their faiths in their own hands and together they go on a journey in the Swedish summer.
Director: Geir Hansteen Jörgensen
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 128 min
Release Date: November 24, 2000
Cast
- Mike Almayehu - Ali
- Michalis Koutsogiannakis - Massoud
- Lia Boysen - Louise
- Lars Väringer - Kjell
- Nicholas Riesbeck - Mackan
- Evert Lindkvist - The Old Man
- Inga Ålenius - The Old Lady
- Jan Åström - Big Bert
- Simon Norrthon - Greger
- Anette Lindbäck - Eva
Screenplay
Cinematography: Marek Wieser
Editing: Fredrik Morheden
Production: SVT Drama, Film i Väst, GötaFilm
Country: Sweden
Language: فارسی, svenska
Original Language: sv
Themes
Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique
Keywords
refugee, sweden, social satire, african, somali
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More Films by Director: Geir Hansteen Jörgensen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The New Country about?
- A 15-year-old Somalian boy meets a 40-year-old Iranian man in a refugee camp in Skåne, in the south of Sweden. With the threat of deportation hanging over them, they decide to take their faiths in their own hands and together they go on a journey in the Swedish summer.
- Who directed The New Country?
- The New Country was directed by Geir Hansteen Jörgensen.
- Who stars in The New Country?
- The New Country stars Mike Almayehu, Michalis Koutsogiannakis, Lia Boysen, Lars Väringer, Nicholas Riesbeck, Evert Lindkvist.
- How long is The New Country?
- The New Country has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is The New Country?
- The New Country is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was The New Country produced?
- The New Country was produced in Sweden.
- What are the themes of The New Country?
- The themes of The New Country include: Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique.