SummaryAn exiled Syrian author travels to a remote island in the North Sea to commit suicide. There he stays at a modest hotel run by a devoted elderly woman whose quiet humanity incites a reawakening of his desires and instincts for life.
Directed By:Ameer Fakher Eldin
Written By:Ameer Fakher Eldin
Yunan
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Jan 21, 2026
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Along with Schygulla’s warm performance, Yunan is elevated by the choices of Canadian director of photography, Ronald Plante, who captures the melancholic beauty of the island with its slate and blue skies, black sea and white-capped waves, and pale green fields.
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Production Company:
- Red Balloon Film
- Microclimat Films
- IntraMovies
- Fresco Films
- Metafora Production
- Tabi360
- ZDF/Arte
- Ministero della Cultura (MiC)
- Eurimages
Duration:2 h 4 m
Awards
Hong Kong International Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
Asia Pacific Screen Awards
• 2 Nominations
Canadian Screen Awards, CA
• 2 Nominations
