Based on the critically acclaimed debut novel from Gulraiz Sharif, Listen Up! is a heart-warming and energetic comedy that follows Mahmoud, a 13-year-old Norwegian-Pakistani boy living in a suburb in Oslo. When Uncle Ji visits, Mahmoud is responsible for caring for him, which crushes his hopes of enjoying a leisurely summer.
Mahmoud's world changes drastically when his nine-year-old brother Ali starts to explore his identity and shares a secret, leading him to think about how to help his brother gain acceptance from his Pakistani family.
Listen Up! is an entertaining and heartening portrait of a family whose loyalty is being tested. The story's international appeal will resonate with individuals from diverse, multicultural backgrounds.
Genres
Young Adult, Comedy, Drama, LGBT+, Coming-of-age
Duration
1 x 82'
Language
Norwegian
Cast
Mohammed Ahmed, Liza Haider, Asim Chaudhry, Manish Sharma
Director
Kaveh Tehrani
Scriptwriter
Erlend Loe, Nora Landsrød
Production Company
Motlys
Production Year
2023
Available As
Format & Readymade
Marking director Kaveh Tehrani’s first feature film, ’Listen Up!’ is written by Erlend Loe (Quick, Nord) and Nora Landsrød (The Architect) with Uncle Ji played by Bafta nominee Asim Chaudhry, an English comedian, writer, director and actor best known for playing Chabuddy G in the BBC’s mockumentary series ”People Just Do Nothing”.
Awards
Nominated
Palm Springs Film Festival 2024
In competition
Amanda Prisen 2024
Best Children’s Film
Best newcomer: Kriti Surjan
Best newcomer: Liza Haider
Best Edit
Best Scenography/Production Design
Official Selection
Pink Apple, Switzerland 2024
OUTShine Film Festival, USA 2024
Minneapolis St. Paul IFF, USA 2024
Conquest, USA 2024
BUFF, Sweden 2024
Cinekids, Netherlands 2024
ImageOut Film Festival, Rochester NY 2024
Junges Filmfestival, Germany 2024
Seoul Pride Film Festival 2024
Won
Cinekids Festival 2024
Best Children’s Film
Youth Jury Award
Amandaprisen 2024
Best Children's Movie - Kaveh Therani
Best Newcomer - Kriti Surjan Thepade
Best Youth Film
Nordic Film Days Lübeck 2023
Audience Award
The Norwegian Film Festival 2023
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