Yunan
Spring Grants 2024 - Post-Production Stage
Ameer Fakher Eldin / Feature Narrative / Germany, Italy, Canada, Palestine, Jordan, Qatar / 110 min / Original Language: Arabic, German / Interests: Drama
Synopsis
Munir, a renowned Arab author exiled in Germany, is burdened by psychological torment and plagued by hauntingly vivid dreams. Desperate and despondent, he embarks on a journey to a remote island, contemplating a drastic decision to end his life. This secluded sanctuary, where the stillness of the surroundings mirrors his inner turmoil, provides an intriguing backdrop for his struggle. Amidst this enigmatic tranquillity, Munir encounters Valeska, a wise elderly woman, and her steadfast son, Karl. Their presence unexpectedly radiates a promise of hope and redemption. Through simple acts of kindness and moments of profound connection, Munir is drawn into a world where despair might be replaced by the vibrant hues of a renewed appreciation for life.
Credits
- Director
- Ameer Fakher Eldin
- Screenwriter
- Ameer Fakher Eldin
- Producer
- Dorothe Beinemeier, Marco Valerio Fusco, Micaela Fusco, Catherine Chagnon; Executive Producers: Tony Copti, Jiries Copti, Hind Anabtawi, Alaa Alasaad, Alaa Karkouti, Maher Diab
- Production Company
- Red Ballon Film, Intramovies, Microclimat Films Co-producers: Fresco Films, Tabi360, MAD Solutions, Metafora, Red Sea
About the Director
Ameer Fakher Eldin is a German-based writer and director who was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 1991 to Syrian parents from the Golan Heights. His debut film, 'The Stranger' (Al Garib, 2021), premiered at the 78th Venice International Film Festival (Giornate Degli Autori), where it won the Edipo Re Award. It was also selected as Palestine's official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards and received acclaim at the 43rd Cairo International Film Festival, winning Best Arab Film in the festival and the Shadi Abd El Salam Prize for Best Film in the International Critics Week Competition. At the Asia Pacific Screen Awards, 'The Stranger' received further recognition with a nomination for Best Director and an impressive win for Best Cinematography. His second feature, 'Yunan,' is currently in post-production and won the Red Sea Souk Post-Production Award. It is set to have its world premiere in 2024.
Contacts
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Main Contact
Dorothe Beinemeier
- Company:
- Red Balloon Film GmbH
- Phone:
- +494050090808
- Email:
- hello@redballoon-film.de