Neighbours
Nachbarn
Synopsis
A small village on the Syrian-Turkish border in the early 1980s: The six-year-old Kurdish boy Sero experiences his first school year in an Arab school and has to watch his small world being radically changed in the course of an absurd nationalism.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-04
Top Cast
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Solothurn Film Festival (online)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mano Khalil
- Screenplay & Story
- Mano Khalil
- Original Score
- Mario Batkovic
- Original Title
- Nachbarn
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German, Kurdish
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Frame Film, SRF, SRG SSR, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mano Khalil
Mano Khalil
Mario Batkovic
Thomas Bachmann
Mano Khalil
Department Leadership Roster
Mano Khalil
Writer
Thomas Bachmann
Editor
Mano Khalil
Producer
Mano Khalil
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Neighbours.
Kurdish Films (Kurdish Cinema)
The collection includes Kurdish films and films about the Kurds or Kurdistan. There are many more Kurdish films out there, but I will not add a film to the list if I haven't watched it.
Watched & Rated
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Frequently Asked Questions About Neighbours
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Neighbours about?
A small village on the Syrian-Turkish border in the early 1980s: The six-year-old Kurdish boy Sero experiences his first school year in an Arab school and has to watch his small world being radically changed in the course of an absurd nationalism.
Who directed Neighbours?
Neighbours was directed by Mano Khalil.
Who stars in Neighbours?
The principal cast of Neighbours includes Jay Abdo, Mazen Al Natour, Tuna Dwek, Sarhad Khalil, Heval Naif.
When was Neighbours released and how long is it?
Neighbours was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Neighbours?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Neighbours was composed by Mario Batkovic.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Neighbours?
Neighbours holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).