Namrud (Troublemaker)
Der Musiker Jowan Safadi, israelischer Palästinenser, lebt in Haifa. Mit seiner Band Fish Samak macht er Lieder, die politisch, sozialkritisch, aber auch emotional und philosophisch sind, und immer wieder kontroverse Reaktionen provozieren: Von der israelischen Polizei wurde er der "Anstiftung zum Terrorismus" angeklagt, seine letzte Tour durch Jordanien endete mit Gefängnis und dem Vorwurf der Verhetzung. Vor kurzem ist jedoch sein 15-jähriger Sohn Don zu ihm gezogen. Nun muss sich Jowan einer neuen Herausforderung stellen: weiter für seine Ideale zu kämpfen, aber auch Verantwortung zu übernehmen und seinem Sohn ein sicheres Umfeld zu bieten.
Jowan Safadi, Palestinian-Israeli, is a famous musician with a huge fanbase in the Arab world. Jowan is unafraid to tackle taboo subjects, which has also courted controversy on several occasions: Previously investigated by Israeli police for "inciting terrorism", his latest tour to Jordan ended with his arrest. However, his 15-year-old son Don has recently moved in with him. Now Jowan has a whole new challenge: He has to take responsibility as a parent.
Director's Biography
Fernando Romero Forsthuber
Born in Seville in 1983, Fernando came to Vienna at 17 and immediately began to work in the film industry. Two years later, he made his first trip to Israel. There he started to work with Palestinian musicians as a director/producer for their music videos. In Austria he established a good reputation in the field of music videos, image films and commercials.
Film Selection: Namrud (Troublemaker) (2017) — On the ruins of Aleppo (2013, short doc) — The Syrian Nightmare (2012, short doc)
Born in Seville in 1983, Fernando came to Vienna at 17 and immediately began to work in the film industry. Two years later, he made his first trip to Israel. There he started to work with Palestinian musicians as a director/producer for their music videos. In Austria he established a good reputation in the field of music videos, image films and commercials.
Film Selection: Namrud (Troublemaker) (2017) — On the ruins of Aleppo (2013, short doc) — The Syrian Nightmare (2012, short doc)
European Panorama Documentary 2018
Fernando Romero Forsthuber
Österreich 2017
color
95 Minuten
Arabisch / Englisch / Hebräisch OmeU
Drehbuch Ari Yehudit Richter, Jürgen Karasek
Kamera Jakob Fuhr, Martin Putz, Falko Lachmund, Rabia Salfiti
Schnitt Wolfgang Auer
Produzent*innen Jürgen Karasek, Filip Antoni Malinowski
Produktion
Soleil Film
Österreichpremiere
Rechte Österreich / Austrian Rightsfilmdelights
Weltpremiere / World Premiere
Internationales Leipziger Festival für Dokumentar- und Animationsfilm 2017
Premierenstatus / Premiere Status
Austrian Premiere
