Tracing Addai

Running time: 24'54"

In his early twenties Addai leaves his entire life behind and moves to Syria to help victims of the civil war. At first he is assigned kitchen duty together with Ilias. Addai writes to his mother: “Don’t worry about me, I’m fine.” Two years later Addai’s mother receives a letter from prison. Ilias has been sentenced for terrorism by a German court. He wants to meet her and writes: “One thing you have to believe me, we went there with good intentions.” 

 

 

 

Authors:

  • Esther Niemeier

    Esther Niemeier is a director and producer working in both the UK and Germany. Her first short documentary “Walz” screened in the official selection at the Edinburgh International Film Festival and was picked up for broadcast by Canal+, Future Shorts and Okto TV throughout Europe. In addition to her directorial work, Esther has extensive experience in production and is also working as a producer on the feature length nature documentary. Esther is currently enrolled in the MFA Documentary Directing at the Film University Babelsberg.
     

    Filmography

    Natura Urbana - The Brachen of Berlin (2017)

    Simulant (2016)

    Sterne (2016)

    Walz (2007)

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