Her & Him

Amin seeks to reveal his hidden past as a refugee from Afghanistan to his future husband. Through animated recollections, he recounts his perilous journey to Denmark as an unaccompanied child in the 1990s. The documentary delves into the emotional toll of his experiences and the complexities of his identity.

Fleeing the Taliban as a child refugee, Amin recounts his journey to Denmark in this animated documentary. It's a deeply personal and visually stunning exploration of identity, memory, and the search for belonging. The film has been widely praised for its sensitive handling of difficult subject matter and its unique animation style.

• A powerful and deeply moving animated documentary.

• Visually innovative with a profound emotional impact.

• An essential film about identity, memory, and the refugee experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's emotional depth and unique animation. Many viewers found it to be a beautiful and important story that sheds light on the refugee experience with sensitivity and artistry.

Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 94th Academy Awards, Winner of the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Documentary at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, Winner of Best International Film at the 2021 Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

Director Jonas Poher Rasmussen and protagonist Amin Nawabi were childhood friends in Afghanistan, and the film is based on Amin's true story and experiences.