The Crow's Siesta

This documentary follows Amin, a successful gay man living in Denmark, as he recounts his harrowing childhood escape from Afghanistan. Driven by fear and a desire for freedom, Amin undertakes a perilous journey, forced to make difficult choices that haunt him. He grapples with his past and the secrets he has kept, even from his husband, as he confronts the trauma of his refugee experience.

The Crow's Siesta received widespread critical acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of a refugee's journey, Amin's compelling personal narrative, and its innovative animation style that sensitively depicts traumatic events. Critics lauded its emotional depth and its ability to offer a nuanced perspective on the refugee experience.

• A deeply moving and visually stunning exploration of memory and identity.

• The film masterfully blends personal testimony with artistic representation to shed light on the refugee crisis.

• Amin's story is both heartbreaking and inspiring, offering a powerful look at resilience.

Google audience: Audiences praised the film's emotional impact and its unique storytelling approach, appreciating how it humanized the refugee experience. Many found Amin's story incredibly brave and relatable, highlighting the film's powerful message of hope.

Won the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival (2022). Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature (2023).

Director Jonas Poher Rasmussen and the film's subject, Amin Nawabi, were classmates in Denmark and had been friends for years before the project began, allowing for a deep level of trust and intimacy in the filmmaking process.