Neighbour Abdi
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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Neighbour Abdi
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 3, 2022
Runtime
0h 29m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
79%
Original Title
Buurman Abdi
Production Companies
EO, Valk Productions
Director
Douwe Dijkstra
Description
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.
