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    English and Farsi/Dari with English subtitles, 2011, 14 minutes, color, Netherlands, Shorts Competition
    Iranian and Afghani political refugees make a life for themselves in Holland as they anxiously await word if they will be granted political asylum or sent back to their native countries.

    About the Director

    Aaron Douglas Johnston is an American-born, Netherlands-based film director. His unique process of collaborating with nonprofessionals blurs the lines between documentary and fiction. Johnston’s first feature, Bumblefuck, USA, was described as “astutely observed” and “stealthily compelling” by Variety. After studying sociology at Oxford and Yale, Johnston graduated from the Netherlands Film and Television Academy. He enjoys languages, traveling, and his father’s nuggets of wisdom.

    Cast and Credits

    Director: Aaron Douglas Johnston

    Screenwriter: Jesse van 't Hull

    Producer: Tainá Moreno

    Cinematographer: Myrthe Mosterman

    Editor: Xander Nijsten

    Production Designer: Nedda Nagel

    Composer: Aftab Darvishi

    Sound Designer: Thijmen van der Poll

    Principal Cast: Reza Jafari, Zia-ul-haq Aryan, Isaak Khan

    Contact: Aaron Douglas Johnston / aarondjohnston@gmail.com

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