ON THE WAY

TV Documentary, 50′, 2026

Director
Keyvan Ghadimi

Production
Dublin Films

Infos

 

Synopsis


My father is Iranian and has never returned to his native country since arriving in France 47 years ago.
Now he is offering me the chance to discover this country that is unknown to me, aboard the motorhome in which he lives. But after several missed departures, I seek to understand the psychological and political reasons that make this return so difficult. What emerges is the portrait of an aging immigrant dreaming of a country that no longer exists, highlighting the pain of exile.

Technical infos

TV documentary, 50', 2026

Director: Keyvan Ghadimi

Production: Dublin Films

Shooting: 2024-2025

Funding/Labs

With the support of
Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine (writing, development and production), CNC – FSA, TV7 Bordeaux and SCAM (Brouillon d'un Rêve grant).

 

Synopsis


My father is Iranian and has never returned to his native country since arriving in France 47 years ago.
Now he is offering me the chance to discover this country that is unknown to me, aboard the motorhome in which he lives. But after several missed departures, I seek to understand the psychological and political reasons that make this return so difficult. What emerges is the portrait of an aging immigrant dreaming of a country that no longer exists, highlighting the pain of exile.