Tracing Addai

Directed by Esther Niemeier
2018    30mDocumentary, Animation,
7.16.8
Based on archive material, the animated documentary TRACING ADDAI tells the story of a young man in his early twenties who leaves his life in Germany behind with the intention to help people. In 2013, Addai joins a Salafist group in Syria. A few years later Addai's mother meets Ilias, a returnee from Syria. Through their personal stories, the film composes a clearer picture of Addai's story.

Where to Watch Tracing Addai

  • Benito BauseAddai in Syria
  • Kais SettiIlias
  • Esther NiemeierDirector / Writer
  • Britta StrampeWriter / Producer
  • Sarah-Christin PeterWriter / Editor
  • Max-Josef SchönbornProduction Design
  • Lili AvarCostume Design
  • Franziska MayntzMakeup Artist
  • Rhiannon CogdaleMakeup Artist
  • Natalia Erazo ZiadeContinuity
  • Antje SwitalskiFirst Assistant Director
  • Leyla HoppeContinuity
  • Christoph de la ChevallerieSound Re-Recording Mixer
  • Robert PilgramMusic
  • Alexandra PraetSound Designer
  • Peter RoigkFoley Artist
  • Sonja RohlederAnimation
  • Gregor DashuberAnimation
  • Inês Gomes FerreiraAnimation
  • Deniz ZagliAnimation

Tracing Addai Trivia

Tracing Addai was released on 9 March 2018.

Tracing Addai was directed by Esther Niemeier.

Tracing Addai has a runtime of 30m.

Tracing Addai was produced by Britta Strampe.

The key characters in Tracing Addai are Addai in Syria (Benito Bause), Ilias (Kais Setti).

Tracing Addai is a Documentary, Animation, Short film.

Tracing Addai has an audience rating of 7.1 out of 10.

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