Flee
The animated documentary Flee tells the extraordinary true story of Amin, whose approaching marriage compels him to reveal his hidden past for the first time.
A respected 36-year-old academic, known in the film under the pseudonym Amin Nawabi, wrestles with a painful secret he has kept for 20 years. He fears it could destroy the life he has built for himself and his future husband. He shares his story with director Jonas Poher Rasmussen, a close friend and former high school classmate. For the first time ever, through powerful animation, Amin recounts his remarkable journey as a child refugee from Afghanistan.
In a heartfelt conversation between Jonas and Amin, a deeply moving story of self-discovery unfolds—revealing that only by confronting the past can we shape our future. The film conveys a universal truth: we can only find the true meaning of home once we stop running from who we are.
Danish director Jonas Poher Rasmussen earned three Academy Award nominations for Flee in 2022.
Entrance fee – 100 CZK
Accessibility – suitable also for teenagers, accessible with a dog, barrier-free
Vibe check – seating options, indoors
Trigger warnings – flashing lights
Organized by – Edison Filmhub
Edison Filmhub is a cinema, café, and bar in the heart of Prague, established in 2019 through the transformation of a former 1920s electrical substation. From festival darlings to quality mainstream—this is the foundation of our programming. We are curators. We carefully select topics that resonate with society and offer fresh, original content. We let daylight into our screening room—and with it, we welcome filmmakers, critics, and other professionals from the world of cinema.
