My Father. My Uncle
Mein Vater. Mein Onkel
Synopsis
A charming young German meets his biological parents and siblings in Dubai. The wealthy Iraqi family has found their new home there. Their son Sinan grew up in Hesse with his German adoptive mother and now lives and works in Berlin. The camera is almost invisible and very precise in "My father. My uncle." is always present when Sinan encounters the family, language, religion and culture of his ancestors - it is the discovery of a foreign world, an alternative life that he would have lived if he had grown up with his brothers. For Sinan's parents, he has always been part of the family. They have longed all their lives for the return of their prodigal son and now accept him with unconditional love. They make plans, dream of a life together in Iraq and make suggestions for a future wife. Actually, it would also be nice if Sinan converted to Islam.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christoph Heller
- Screenplay & Story
- Christoph Heller
- Original Score
- Christof Vonderau
- Original Title
- Mein Vater. Mein Onkel
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christoph Heller
Christoph Heller
Christof Vonderau
Manuel Kinzer
Sophia Kambaki
Christoph Heller, Hartmut Bitomsky
Department Leadership Roster
Christoph Heller
Director
Christoph Heller
Writer
Christoph Heller
Producer
Hartmut Bitomsky
Producer
Manuel Kinzer
Director of Photography
Sophia Kambaki
Editor
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What is My Father. My Uncle about?
A charming young German meets his biological parents and siblings in Dubai. The wealthy Iraqi family has found their new home there. Their son Sinan grew up in Hesse with his German adoptive mother and now lives and works in Berlin. The camera is almost invisible and very precise in "My father. My uncle." is always present when Sinan encounters the family, language, religion and culture of his ancestors - it is the discovery of a foreign world, an alternative life that he would have lived if he had grown up with his brothers. For Sinan's parents, he has always been part of the family. They have longed all their lives for the return of their prodigal son and now accept him with unconditional love. They make plans, dream of a life together in Iraq and make suggestions for a future wife. Actually, it would also be nice if Sinan converted to Islam.
Who directed My Father. My Uncle?
My Father. My Uncle was directed by Christoph Heller.
Who stars in My Father. My Uncle?
The principal cast of My Father. My Uncle includes Sinan Al Kuri.
When was My Father. My Uncle released and how long is it?
My Father. My Uncle was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for My Father. My Uncle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Father. My Uncle was composed by Christof Vonderau.