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Jonas Poher Rasmussen (born 19 May 1981) is a Danish filmmaker. In 2021, he wrote and directed the animated documentary Flee, that received three nominations for the Best Documentary Feature, Best International Film and Best Animated Feature at the 94th Academy Awards.
Jonas Poher Rasmussen is a Danish director and writer, known for his documentaries Flee (2021), Searching for Bill (2012) and What He Did (2015). He was born in 1981 and has been nominated for two Oscars.
- January 1, 1
- Jonas Poher Rasmussen
- Kalundborg, Denmark
Nov 26, 2021 · Jonas Poher Rasmussen’s childhood friend kept his flight from Afghanistan secret for 20 years. Now, Rasmussen has told his story through the award-winning film “Flee.”
Feb 8, 2022 · The director of the Oscar-shortlisted documentary 'Flee' talks about his journey, challenges, and vision for the film. He shares how he helped a former Afghan refugee share his traumatic past and find his true self.
Jun 17, 2021 · Flee is an animated documentary about a man's hidden past as a refugee from Afghanistan. It is directed by Jonas Poher Rasmussen and co-written by Amin Nawabi, the main subject of the film.
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- Documentary, Animation, Biography
- Jonas Poher Rasmussen
- 2021-06-17
The director of 'Flee' reveals how he met his friend Amin Nawabi, a former refugee from Afghanistan, and how he convinced him to share his story. He also explains why he chose animation to protect his subject's identity and why the film is important for him.
Dec 3, 2021 · The filmmaker talks about his friendship with Amin, the refugee and gay man whose story he animates in Flee. He reveals how they collaborated, why they chose animation, and what he hopes the film will achieve.
