Totem
Synopsis
Ama, the daughter of Senegalese asylum seekers, feels completely Dutch. When Ama's mother and brother are arrested, Ama sets off in search of her father through Rotterdam in the middle of winter, hoping to avoid deportation. During this frightening and exciting journey, she discovers her roots, thanks in part to her extraordinary totem animal: a gigantic porcupine.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Kids & Youth Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sander Burger
- Screenplay & Story
- Sander Burger, Bastiaan Tichler
- Original Title
- Totem
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Leitwolf Filmproduktion, Volya Films, Tarantula
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sander Burger
Sander Burger, Bastiaan Tichler
Department Leadership Roster
Sander Burger
Director
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is Totem about?
Ama, the daughter of Senegalese asylum seekers, feels completely Dutch. When Ama's mother and brother are arrested, Ama sets off in search of her father through Rotterdam in the middle of winter, hoping to avoid deportation. During this frightening and exciting journey, she discovers her roots, thanks in part to her extraordinary totem animal: a gigantic porcupine.
Who directed Totem?
Totem was directed by Sander Burger.
Who stars in Totem?
The principal cast of Totem includes Lies Visschedijk, Ole van Hoogdalem, Amani-Jean Philippe, Emmanuel Ohene Boafo, Céline Camara.
When was Totem released and how long is it?
Totem was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Totem?
Totem holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).