The Mind Game
“"It was a fake smile. A game on myself."”
Synopsis
When he was just 14, Sajid Khan Nasiri fled Afghanistan alone. After a two-year journey filled with danger and hardships – which he minutely documented on his phone camera – he arrives in Belgium to seek asylum. There, a whole new struggle begins. Intimate sequel to the prize-winning Shadow Game.
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Top Cast
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EBS International Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sajid Khan Nasiri, Els van Driel, Eefje Blankevoort
- Original Title
- The Mind Game
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Netherlands, Romania
- Spoken Languages
- English, Dutch, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Prospektor
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sajid Khan Nasiri, Els van Driel, Eefje Blankevoort
Laura Verduijn, Jesse Kuiper
Department Leadership Roster
Sajid Khan Nasiri
Director
Els van Driel
Director
Eefje Blankevoort
Director
Laura Verduijn
Producer
Jesse Kuiper
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mind Game
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What is The Mind Game about?
When he was just 14, Sajid Khan Nasiri fled Afghanistan alone. After a two-year journey filled with danger and hardships – which he minutely documented on his phone camera – he arrives in Belgium to seek asylum. There, a whole new struggle begins. Intimate sequel to the prize-winning Shadow Game.
Who directed The Mind Game?
The Mind Game was directed by Sajid Khan Nasiri, Els van Driel, Eefje Blankevoort.
Who stars in The Mind Game?
The principal cast of The Mind Game includes Sajid Khan Nasiri.
When was The Mind Game released and how long is it?
The Mind Game was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.