The Man at the Airport

Genre: Documentary / Category: Travel, Society / Estimated duration: 90’ / Format: 4K Color / Language: En / Origin: Italy / Directed by: Philos Belliti

Refusing to take part in an unjust war, Hassan al-Kontar ends up stranded at Kuala Lumpur airport. Determined to fight against a world that has turned its back on him, heaves his way to freedom using the only weapon available to him. His cell phone. The film, structured in three acts, narrates the journey of Hassan al-Kontar. From his time as a refugee in the UAE and being stranded at Kuala Lumpur airport for seven months to finding help from strangers and ultimately building a new life in Canada, where he begins to dedicate himself to humanitarian work. Hassan's story is a profound testament to resilience and the transformative power of human kindness, while also illuminating the struggles of refugees seeking a place to call home. Following several in-depth conversations with Hassan, we have secured his full participation in the project. He has given his approval to adapt his book, “Man at the Airport: How Social Media Saved My Life” (publisher‏: ‎ Tidewater Press), as the basis for this documentary, ensuring a deeply personal and authentic perspective throughout the film.