Husein is gay and Syrian. Forced to flee his country, he finds refuge in Turkey — where being gay is equally dangerous. When he decides to compete in the Mr Gay World contest, he embarks on a journey that will change his life.
Awards & Festivals
Sheffield Doc Fest 2017
MEILLEUR DOCUMENTAIRE
Chicago International Film Festival 2017- Silver Hugo
Sarajevo Film Festival 2017- HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD
IDFA 2017
Official Selection
Tirana Film Festval 2017
The Best European Documentary
Real Lovers Int. Documentary Festival – Special Jury Mention
Amsterdam LGBTQ Film Festival Best Documentary
Roze Filmdagen 2018
Festival de Sevilla
OCAÑA Award
Paris Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
GRAND PRIX CHÉRIES CHÉRIS
Verzio Film Festival, Budapest
Special mention for Best Human Rights Film/Impact
Technical sheet
French titleUn visa pour la liberté
Year2018
Runtime88 min
CountriesFrance · Allemagne · Turquie
DirectorAyse Toprak
ProductionLes Films d'Antoine · Coin Film · Toprak Films
