My Uncle Jens
Onkel Jens
“A comically chaotic example of family reunification”
Synopsis
Akam, a young literature teacher, lives a comfortable life in Oslo until his estranged uncle from the Iranian part of Kurdistan comes for a surprise visit. Despite limited space in his shared flat with friends, Akam feels obligated to invite his uncle to stay for a few days. However, his uncle quickly makes himself at home and shows no sign of leaving anytime soon. Torn between his sense of familial duty and growing tension in the flat, Akam begins to suspect there's more to his uncle's visit than just a casual trip. What follows is a series of revelations and unexpected events that could have life changing consequences for them both.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-29
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brwa Vahabpour
- Screenplay & Story
- Brwa Vahabpour
- Original Score
- Lasse Digre, Håkon Ingvaldsen
- Original Title
- Onkel Jens
- Country of Origin
- Norway, Romania
- Spoken Languages
- Kurdish, Norwegian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- True Content Production, Tangaj Production, Oslo Filmfond
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brwa Vahabpour
Brwa Vahabpour
Lasse Digre, Håkon Ingvaldsen
Jørgen Klüver
Catalin Cristutiu, Brynjar Lien Aune
Renée Hansen Mlodyszewski, Anda Ionescu, Thomas Robsahm, Ole Søndberg
Department Leadership Roster
Brwa Vahabpour
Director
Jørgen Klüver
Director of Photography
Catalin Cristutiu
Editor
Brynjar Lien Aune
Editor
Maren Saedi
Costume Design
Lasse Digre
Original Music Composer
Håkon Ingvaldsen
Original Music Composer
Brwa Vahabpour
Writer
Renée Hansen Mlodyszewski
Producer
Anda Ionescu
Producer
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What is My Uncle Jens about?
Akam, a young literature teacher, lives a comfortable life in Oslo until his estranged uncle from the Iranian part of Kurdistan comes for a surprise visit. Despite limited space in his shared flat with friends, Akam feels obligated to invite his uncle to stay for a few days. However, his uncle quickly makes himself at home and shows no sign of leaving anytime soon. Torn between his sense of familial duty and growing tension in the flat, Akam begins to suspect there's more to his uncle's visit than just a casual trip. What follows is a series of revelations and unexpected events that could have life changing consequences for them both.
Who directed My Uncle Jens?
My Uncle Jens was directed by Brwa Vahabpour.
Who stars in My Uncle Jens?
The principal cast of My Uncle Jens includes Peiman Azizpour, Hamza Agooshi, Sarah Francesca Brænne, Magnus B. Bjørlo Lysbakken, Theresa Frostad Eggesbø.
When was My Uncle Jens released and how long is it?
My Uncle Jens was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for My Uncle Jens?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Uncle Jens was composed by Lasse Digre, Håkon Ingvaldsen.