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Nu ben ik 18

At the age of sixteen, Issa flees the war in Syria, without his parents. In the Netherlands, he finds a new home in the shelter for unaccompanied minors in Amsterdam. After more than a year, Issa turns 18 and legally adult. This documentary shows how at that moment he loses all support and is transferred to an unknown town. For his best friend Hamidie, his 18th birthday is also imminent. What is the impact of this drastic change?

25m2024

Dutch

Crew and Cast

Storyline

At the age of sixteen, Issa flees the war in Syria, without his parents. In the Netherlands, he finds a new home in the shelter for unaccompanied minors in Amsterdam. After more than a year, Issa turns 18 and legally adult. This documentary shows how at that moment he loses all support and is transferred to an unknown town. For his best friend Hamidie, his 18th birthday is also imminent. What is the impact of this drastic change?

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Info

Status
Released
Released
21 September 2024
Runtime
25m

Production

Director
Sarah Vasen
Studios
Zouka
Countries
Netherlands

Languages

Original
Dutch
Spoken
Dutch