Live For Me
Powerful, true and topical story about 14-year-old Arianne, who is terminally ill and determined to help her Afghan best friend Zahra stay in the Netherlands.
Arianne and Zahra are best friends who share everything. But then Arianne learns that she is terminally ill, and Zahra’s family is told they must return to Afghanistan. Arianne launches a brave campaign under the motto: “Don’t cry, just swap!” She’s determined to give Zahra the place and future she herself will soon leave behind in The Netherlands. Can they convince the minister of their plan? A moving and topical film about fighting spirit, hope, karaoke, first kisses, and making real sacrifices for someone you love, based on a true story.
- DirectorMark de Cloe
- ProducersRinskje Raap, Mark de Cloe, Donato Rotunno
- ScreenwriterBarbara Jurgens
- ActorsSophie Lindner, Maryam Akbari, Frida Heijmen, Marie Jung, Alin Wishka
- Production countriesNetherlands, The, Luxembourg
- Production companyRinkel Film BV
- Age8+
- Duration92 min
- GenresArthouse, Comedy
- TypeFilm
- Subtitles & audio descriptionWith Subcatch, With Earcatch
- Year2025
- Spoken languagesDutch, Dari
