The Arabic Interpreter

2023

When the wave of refugees reaches Berlin, Hassan, an Iraqi theater director, feels threatened by his violent past in his happy new home.
Among the new arrivals is Nihad. The two men feel connected in a dark way and Hassan will no longer be able to hide from himself.

Director
Ali Kareem Obaid

Script
Ali Kareem Obaid

Cast
Roger Azar

Produced by
Giulia Giorgi
Ali Kareem Obaid

Co-Producer
Jamila Wenske

Funding & Partner
Red Sea Film Lodge in collaboration with
Torino Film Lab
Doha Film Institute DFI
Royal Film Commission Jordan

Production by
ACHTUNG PANDA! (D)
Baburka Production

Distribution
Pfiff Medien

Awards
European Coproduction Award Sevilla 2021