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.
TV documentary, 50', 2026
Director: Keyvan Ghadimi
Production: Dublin Films
Shooting: 2024-2025
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.