The Strangers’ Case

The Strangers' Case

TIFF65: Greek Premiere
Tragedy strikes a family in Syria, sparking a series of events that will implicate more families in different countries (including Greece). With the action taking place in 2017, and masterfully blending the “bag of tricks” of storytelling, while continuously employing shifts in time and space, The Stranger’s Case (which won, amongst other accolades from festivals all around the world, the Amnesty International Film Award in Berlinale) is an invitation for us to remember those people for whom life isn’t a foregone conclusion. Featuring an impressive directorial approach that highlight the emotionally significant without skimping on the breathtaking scenes, the intense anticipation, and the gripping climaxes, the directorial debut of the American producer, Brandt Andersen, provides the space for Omar Sy to unfold his talents, gifting us one of the best performances in his repertoire (with the portrayal of a ruthless dealer), and for Konstantinos Markoulakis to stand out in a poignant role.
Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Direction: Brandt Andersen
Script: Brandt Andersen
Cinematography: Jonathan Sela
Editing: Jeff Seibeneck
Sound: Aris Louziotis, Rawad Hobeika
Music: Nick Chuba
Actors: Yasmine Al Massri, Yahya Mahayni, Omar Sy, Ziad Bakri, Constantine Markoulakis, Jason Beghe, Ayman Samman, Massa Daoud, Angeliki Papoulia, Thanos Tokakis, Viki Papadopoulou
Production: Philistine Films
Producers: Brandt Andersen, Ossama Bawardi, Ryan Busse, Charlie Endean
Costumes: Hamada Atallah
Production Design: Julie Berghoff
Executive producer: Theresa Preston-Werner, Dina Prior, Duff Rich, Chad Stahelski, Louise Rosner
Make Up: Farah Jadaan
Format: DCP
Color: Color
Production Country: Jordan
Production Year: 2024
Duration: 103'
Contact: Mister Smith Entertainment
Awards/Distinctions: Amnesty International Film Prize – Berlin IFF 2024, Audience Award – Deauville IFF 2024, Best International Feature – Raindance IFF 2024, Best First Time Director – London Independent Film Awards 2024, Grand Jury Prize, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Cinematography – Seattle IFF 2024, Best Feature, Best First Time Director – Palermo IFF 2024

Brandt Andersen

Brandt Andersen is an activist and artist. In November 2023, he joined the Jordanian Airforce on humanitarian aid drops over Gaza. In 2019, Andersen visited and filmed hospitals outside of Aleppo, Syria with CanDo. Andersen has organized film camps for refugees in Jordan and Turkey on behalf of CARE. He has visited and filmed the living conditions in refugee camps in Jordan, Greece, Italy, and Turkey with the UNHCR. Andersen has produced over 30 films. His directorial debut Refugee was shortlisted for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short in 2020.

Filmography

2020 The Refugee (short)
2024 The Strangers' Case