LUST FOR LIFE

World premiere: 28th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival (Open Horizons)

Swedish premiere: Tempo Documentary Festival - Winner Tempo Documentary Award 2026

Syrian teen Hazim literally carries his wounded friend Saaed to Europe, where they become caretakers for German teen Marius—and during ten years, they all gradually learn the meaning of family, the diversity of abilities, and the complexities of who carries whom.

Credits

Director: Viktor Nordenskiöld

Producers: Mario Adamson, Ashley J. Smith, Viktor Nordenskiöld, Dirk Manthey, Paulina Knobloch

Production Company: Sisyfos Film / Sweden, Freetown Films / Sweden

Co-Production Companies: Dirk Manthey Film / Germany, Al Jazeera Documentary / Qatar

Cinematographer: Viktor Nordenskiöld

Editors: Maria Hemmleb, Viktor Nordenskiöld

Additional Editing: Simon Carlgren; Bernhard Winkler

Directors Assistant and Additional Filming: Mohammed Al Majdalawi

Music: Lisa Montan

Sound Design: Janis Grossmann-Alhambra

Participants: Saeed Al Salama, Hazim Atia, Marius Ruppelt, Astrid Ruppelt; Marek Eisinger, Gazi Albarni

Production Info

Genre: Creative Documentary

Production Year: 2026

Length: 88 min

Languages: Arabic, German, English

Format: 2K, color, DCP, 5.1

World Premiere: Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival 2026

Swedish Premiere: Winner Tempo Documentary Award 2026