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My Uncle Jens

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Akam, a young literature teacher, lives a peaceful life in Oslo until his estranged uncle, Khdr, from the Iranian part of Kurdistan comes for a surprise visit. Despite limited space in his shared flat with friends, Akam feels obligated to invite his uncle to stay for a few days. However, his uncle quickly makes himself at home and shows no sign of leaving anytime soon. Torn between his sense of familial duty and growing tension in the flat, Akam begins to suspect there's more to his uncle's visit than just a casual trip. What follows is a series of revelations and unexpected events that could have life changing consequences for them both.

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Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle Vahabpour’s film is a gentle human story that grounds the specific in the universal. Mar 12, 2025 Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Subtle observations about the racism that underpins this superficially idyllic society pepper a film which repeatedly forces its hero to question his assumptions. Rated: 4/5 Mar 24, 2025 Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) the lead has a ton of charisma and is very likable Mar 23, 2025 Full Review Matthew St. Clair AwardsWatch Although topics addressed in the film such as forced assimilation have been depicted before, My Uncle Jens still brilliantly keeps the vital conversation on such issues going while shining a spotlight on an often underrepresented Middle Eastern culture. Rated: B+ Mar 13, 2025 Full Review Sara Clements Next Best Picture The film’s strength is in its ability to balance humor and tension, creating a story where each interaction, from the absurdities of Khdr’s cultural misunderstandings to the quiet moments of introspection between Akam and his uncle, are rich with meaning. Rated: 8/10 Mar 13, 2025 Full Review Peter Martin ScreenAnarchy Deftly moving from comic collisions to cultural misunderstandings to romantic interludes to skittering tensions to dramatic consequences, My Uncle Jens proves to be an altogether unexpected and surprisingly unsettling experience. Rated: 3.5/4 Mar 11, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews
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Brwa Vahabpour

Director

Peiman Azizpour

Akam

Hamza Agoshi

Khdr

Sarah Francesca Brænne

Elina

Emir Hakki

Hussein

Theresa Frostad Eggesbø

Pernille
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Synopsis Akam, a young literature teacher, lives a peaceful life in Oslo until his estranged uncle, Khdr, from the Iranian part of Kurdistan comes for a surprise visit. Despite limited space in his shared flat with friends, Akam feels obligated to invite his uncle to stay for a few days. However, his uncle quickly makes himself at home and shows no sign of leaving anytime soon. Torn between his sense of familial duty and growing tension in the flat, Akam begins to suspect there's more to his uncle's visit than just a casual trip. What follows is a series of revelations and unexpected events that could have life changing consequences for them both.
Director
Brwa Vahabpour
Producer
Renée Hansen Mlodyszewski
Screenwriter
Brwa Vahabpour
Production Co
Amarcord, Filmreaktor
Genre
Drama, Comedy
Original Language
Norwegian
Runtime
1h 38m