Prisoners of Fate

Switzerland, August 2023
Documentary, 100 min.

directed by: Mehdi Sahebi
Written by: Mehdi Sahebi, Aya Domenig
Status: In distribution
Website: https://www.sorafilm.ch

Society / Politics Psychology

The filmmaker accompanies Afghan and Iranian refugees as they struggle to start a new life in Switzerland. The film tells of the protagonists' experiences fleeing their homeland and the significant challenges they face starting afresh in a foreign country. Not only the rigid asylum system, but also their personal traumas are obstacles they need to overcome. In times of despair, they see themselves as prisoners of fate, but friendship and humor help them keep their hopes alive.

credits

World Premiere: August 2023
Original Version: Swiss-German, Persian (english subtitles), colour, DCP, 100 min.
ISAN: 0000-0005-D38D-0000-Y-0000-0000-9
Production: Sora Film GmbH
Producer: Aya Domenig
directed by: Mehdi Sahebi
Written by: Mehdi Sahebi, Aya Domenig
Cinematography: Mehdi Sahebi
Editing: Mehdi Sahebi
Location Sound Mix: Mehdi Sahebi