Using his exotic looks and romantic wiles, an Iranian man races against time to obtain a residence permit in Denmark in this intense psychological drama. From his perch at an upscale Copenhagen wine bar, the impeccably dressed Esmail scours the room, looking for a vulnerable and available Danish female on whom to unleash his charm offensive. Little does she know that he will be deported if he doesn’t land a stable relationship to enhance his otherwise weak immigration application.
This feature debut by Miladi, an Iranian who came to Sweden at the age of six, explores the all-too-human aspects of what makes someone leave their house, home, family and culture to start a new life at the other end of the world, and the consequences of that decision.
Director Biography
Milad Alami was born in Tehran, Iran in 1982. He has produced numerous short films during his career, including Mommy (’15), Nordic Factory (’14) and Void (’14), and has won Robert Awards for his work. The Charmer is his feature-directorial debut. He is based in Denmark.
Press
"A carefully assembled, perceptive slow-burner." - Hollywood Reporter
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