Neighbour Abdi
Buurman Abdi
Synopsis
How can you understand a violent past? Somali-born Abdi is furniture designer and support worker. He reenacts his life, marked by war and criminality, with the help of his neighbor and filmmaker Douwe. By means of playful reconstructions in a special effects studio, Abdi and Douwe embark on a candid and investigative journey through a painful history, focusing on the creative process throughout.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-13
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douwe Dijkstra
- Screenplay & Story
- Douwe Dijkstra, Abdiwahab Ali
- Original Score
- Rob Peters
- Original Title
- Buurman Abdi
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English, Dutch, Somali
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- EO, Valk Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douwe Dijkstra
Douwe Dijkstra, Abdiwahab Ali
Rob Peters
Douwe Dijkstra
Douwe Dijkstra
Richard Valk
Department Leadership Roster
Douwe Dijkstra
Director
Douwe Dijkstra
Editor
Douwe Dijkstra
Director of Photography
Richard Valk
Producer
Douwe Dijkstra
Screenplay
Abdiwahab Ali
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What is Neighbour Abdi about?
How can you understand a violent past? Somali-born Abdi is furniture designer and support worker. He reenacts his life, marked by war and criminality, with the help of his neighbor and filmmaker Douwe. By means of playful reconstructions in a special effects studio, Abdi and Douwe embark on a candid and investigative journey through a painful history, focusing on the creative process throughout.
Who directed Neighbour Abdi?
Neighbour Abdi was directed by Douwe Dijkstra.
Who stars in Neighbour Abdi?
The principal cast of Neighbour Abdi includes Douwe Dijkstra, Abdiwahab Ali, Ahmed Dualeh, Sharif Nuur.
When was Neighbour Abdi released and how long is it?
Neighbour Abdi was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Neighbour Abdi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Neighbour Abdi was composed by Rob Peters.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Neighbour Abdi?
Neighbour Abdi holds official age classifications: FR: TP.