I My Muslim

Documentary filmmakers Marjolein Busstra and Rebekka van Hartskamp are proud to present their latest film I

My Muslim, which was nominated for the Dutch doc award at the Movies that Matter filmfestival.

The film was produced with the help of the Amsterdam Fund for the Arts and co-producer Interakt. Marjolein and Rebekka previously produced the critically acclaimed Moroccan Mothers exhibition and documentary TV series.

Screenings and tickets

26 July 2018 Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam
2-13 May 2018 DOK.fest, München
19-27 April 2018 Human right festival Fjúžn, Bratislava
23-31 March 2018 Movies that Matter, Den Haag
22-25 February 2018 DocFeed, Eindhoven
14-16 February 2018 Melkweg, Amsterdam
I My Muslim can also be seen on Viceland Netherlands (TV-channel)

Synopsis

Carla is a 62-year-old Dutch woman who has converted to Islam to marry a 33-year-old Libyan freedom fighter. The film shows their daily routine in Amsterdam, and how political events in the Middle East affect their lives. Carla has a no-nonsense attitude towards the tensions surrounding Islam and the Muslim community in her own country. Even though Fouad seems to truly

Carla, they seek a second younger wife to provide him with children. This will put their relationship to the test.

Film Credits

Director: Marjolein Busstra, Producer: Lege Fles & Interakt, Cinematography: Marjolein Busstra, Editing: Rebekka van Hartskamp & Paul de Heer, Sound Design: Klevr Sounddesign, Music: Benjamin Fro & Gianni Futon, Co-producer: Mira Mendel en René Mendel, Executive Producer: Nikki Thie

Teaser

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