I‘Tikaaf - 2022

I‘Tikaaf 2022 Directed by Anna-Maria Dutoit , Raaed Al Kour اعتكاف

I’tikaaf (Arabic: اعتكاف) – “a practice of isolating oneself for a certain number of days, in order to reflect and stay away from worldly affairs” For six months Ahmad and Bilal have been living with Pastor Klaus Wening, unable to leave the house. The film accompanies their time in church asylum, waiting for news about their asylum process in Germany. I’tikaaf tells a story of exile and community, by documenting one station on the long journey of refugees, leaving their home.

Country Germany

Language German

Gnere Documentary

Release Date 18 May 2022

32 mins