Flee
dir. Jonas Poher Rasmussen · 2021
To truly embrace life and move forward, one must confront and reconcile with their past.
Amin, now a successful academic, prepares to marry his long-time boyfriend while grappling with a secret from his past that threatens to unravel his carefully constructed life. As he shares his story with a close friend, the animation breathes life into his memories, blending vibrant visuals with the weight of his experiences. Watching this film feels like a gentle yet profound exploration of identity, love, and the scars left by displacement.
An animated documentary telling the true story about a man's need to confront his past in order to truly have a future. Amin arrived as an unaccompanied minor in Denmark from Afghanistan. Today, at 36, he is a successful academic and is getting married to his long-time boyfriend. A secret he has been hiding for over 20 years threatens to ruin the life he has built for himself. For the first time, he is sharing his story with his close friend.
