Neighbour Abdi (2022)
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.
Director: Douwe Dijkstra
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: August 3, 2022
Cast
- Douwe Dijkstra - self
- Abdiwahab Ali - self
- Ahmed Dualeh
- Sharif Nuur - Young Abdi
Screenplay
- Douwe Dijkstra (Screenplay)
- Abdiwahab Ali (Screenplay)
Music: Rob Peters
Cinematography: Douwe Dijkstra
Editing: Douwe Dijkstra
Production: EO, Valk Productions
Country: Netherlands
Language: English, Nederlands, Somali
Original Language: so
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Neighbour Abdi about?
- 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.
- Who directed Neighbour Abdi?
- Neighbour Abdi was directed by Douwe Dijkstra.
- Who stars in Neighbour Abdi?
- Neighbour Abdi stars Douwe Dijkstra, Abdiwahab Ali, Ahmed Dualeh, Sharif Nuur.
- How long is Neighbour Abdi?
- Neighbour Abdi has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Neighbour Abdi?
- Neighbour Abdi is a Documentary film.
- Where was Neighbour Abdi produced?
- Neighbour Abdi was produced in Netherlands.