Shadow Game (2021)

Journey trough the dark side of Europe

Shadow Game (2021) poster

Shadow Game is an experimentally filmed account of the far-reaching consequences of European asylum policy. Now fences have gone up all over Europe, seeking asylum has become almost impossible. The teenagers cross snowy landscapes and meet aggressive border police on their way. Reaching their final destination has become more difficult than ever. Their journey takes them through the whole of Europe: from Greece to North Macedonia, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, from Italy to France and The Netherlands. The film was shot over a period of three years, partly by the main characters themselves on their phones.

Director: Eefje Blankevoort, Els van Driel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date:

Cast

Cinematography: Ton Peters
Editing: Patrick Schonewille
Production: Witfilm, Prospektor, KRO-NCRV
Country: Netherlands
Language: العربية, English, Kurdish, پښتو, فارسی
Original Language: nl

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow Game about?
Shadow Game is an experimentally filmed account of the far-reaching consequences of European asylum policy. Now fences have gone up all over Europe, seeking asylum has become almost impossible. The teenagers cross snowy landscapes and meet aggressive border police on their way. Reaching their final destination has become more difficult than ever. Their journey takes them through the whole of Europe: from Greece to North Macedonia, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, from Italy to France and The Netherlands. The film was shot over a period of three years, partly by the main characters themselves on their phones.
Who directed Shadow Game?
Shadow Game was directed by Eefje Blankevoort, Els van Driel.
Who stars in Shadow Game?
Shadow Game stars Sajid Khan Nasiri.
How long is Shadow Game?
Shadow Game has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Shadow Game?
Shadow Game is a Documentary film.
Where was Shadow Game produced?
Shadow Game was produced in Netherlands.