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24 July 2023

SHABU

2021 / 75 mins / Netherlands / Dutch

Adult responsibilities figure as unwelcome intrusions in the life of 14-year-old Shabu, the vibrant and lovable subject of Shamira Raphaëla’s boundary-expanding documentary filmed at Rotterdam’s Peperklip estate. When Shabu wrecks his grandmother’s car on a joyride, he has to work all summer to repair the damage — both to the car and to the family ties. Meanwhile, more enticing things beckon, such as making music, for which he has big plans.

DIRECTOR
Shamira Raphaëla

PRODUCERS
Nienke Korthof
Willem Baptist

WHERE TO WATCH
Film festival circuit / In theaters

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