Ben je op zoek naar films of series die lijken op 'Asylum Seekers' (2009)? Deze absurde komedie vol bizarre situaties en zwarte humor heeft een unieke stijl. In dit artikel vind je 10 vergelijkbare titels die fans van deze film zeker zullen waarderen. Of je nu houdt van satire, surrealisme of gewoon iets anders zoekt, deze lijst biedt inspiratie voor je volgende kijkavond.

The Terminal (2004)
Beschreibung: The film explores themes of displacement and the struggles of being stuck in a bureaucratic limbo, focusing on a man who cannot leave an airport due to political turmoil in his home country.
Fakt: The story was inspired by the real-life case of Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who lived in Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years. The set of the airport terminal was one of the largest ever built for a film at the time.


The Island (2005)
Beschreibung: This Chinese film depicts the harsh realities of life in a labor camp during the Cultural Revolution, focusing on the struggles of political prisoners and their families.
Fakt: The film was banned in China for its controversial subject matter. It was based on a novel by Yan Geling, who also wrote the screenplay.


The Kite Runner (2007)
Beschreibung: The story revolves around the friendship between two boys in Afghanistan and the impact of war and migration on their lives, exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and cultural dislocation.
Fakt: The film was shot in China because it was too dangerous to film in Afghanistan. The child actors had never seen a movie before being cast.


Persepolis (2007)
Beschreibung: An animated film that follows a young girl's coming-of-age during the Iranian Revolution, highlighting her struggles with identity and displacement as she moves between Iran and Europe.
Fakt: The film was based on a graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi, who also co-directed the movie. It was the first animated film to compete for the Palme d'Or at Cannes.


The Good Lie (2014)
Beschreibung: The story follows a group of Sudanese refugees who win a lottery to relocate to the United States, showcasing their challenges and triumphs as they adapt to a new culture.
Fakt: The film is based on the real-life experiences of the Lost Boys of Sudan. Many of the actors were actual refugees who had similar experiences.