Prisoners of Fate

Gefangene des Schicksals
Prisonniers du destin

Switzerland, August 2023
FILM, Documentary, 100 min.

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

The film accompanies refugees from Afghanistan and Iran in their everyday lives in Switzerland. Mahmad, a deserter; Sanam, separated from her young son; Ezat, worried about his mother left behind; and the teenager Omid, struggling with overwhelming homesickness, all feel powerless in the face of their destinies. After the hardships of fleeing, they not only confront the challenge of settling as asylum seekers in a foreign country but also grapple with the painful process of coming to terms with their past. In their darkest moments, they refer to themselves as «prisoners of fate», but friendship, unity, and humor help them to never entirely lose hope.

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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

World Sales / World Rights

World Rights
Sora Film GmbH

Worldwide Distribution

Switzerland
Cineworx GmbH Distribution
Release date: 14.03.2024

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