Samir, a young student from Hamburg, lives with his best friend in a shared apartment and is in a happy relationship. Everything seems normal—until one day he receives a notice to leave the country voluntarily. The news hits Samir like a hard blow, and overnight his dreams seem to vanish. When he finally tells his friends, however, it becomes clear that they will not let him go so easily.
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Esa-Lu Lorenz
Nominated for:
Kurzfilmpreise der Stadt Hof (Jury)
Born in 1992 in Lower Saxony. Studied Digital Media and Philosophy. Worked as a director’s assistant. Active as a short film director.
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Dec 17, 2025
On Monday, December 15th, the last film prize of the 59th Hof International Film Festival was awarded.
Dec 10, 2025
On Monday, November 15, the Hof International Film Festival (HIFF) invites you to the most spirited finale of the year.

