Ett öga rött 2007
- Director: Daniel Wallentin
- Based on novel by Jonas Kassam Khemeri
- Cast: Youssef Skheriy, Hassan Brijani, Evin Ahmad, Anwar Albayati, Asmaa Houri
- Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor in
- Hassan Brijani – Tusenbröder
- Why? The book.
- Seen: Once before. Now 14 March 2023
When Halim’s (Skheriy) mother (Houri) dies of ALS, his father (Brijani)
becomes obsessed with rejecting his Moroccan roots and embracing Swedishness to
an absurd and embarrassing degree. Halim misses his mother and insists on being
an immigrant, resists being integrated.
More and more Halim loses control in the deepening conflict with his
father and his own confused identity. The film starts with light-hearted,
absurd, and colourful humour and darkens into deep sorrow. It’s a loving and
sensitive homage to the rich and chaotic zone populated by both reluctant and
enthusiastic new Swedes.
Khemeri is one of the most renowned authors in Sweden, often writing about the complexity of being an immigrant, especially for the kids of immigrants.
4 * of 5
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