Totem movie poster

Totem

October 13, 2022 1h 33m

Released 4 years ago in 2022. Totem is a family film. directed by Sander Burger.

Starring Lies Visschedijk, Ole van Hoogdalem, and Amani-Jean Philippe

Synopsis

Ama, the daughter of Senegalese asylum seekers, feels completely Dutch. When Ama's mother and brother are arrested, Ama sets off in search of her father through Rotterdam in the middle of winter, hoping to avoid deportation. During this frightening and exciting journey, she discovers her roots, thanks in part to her extraordinary totem animal: a gigantic porcupine.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 13, 2022 3 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
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Language NL Original language
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Country Germany + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
NL

Production Companies

  • Leitwolf Filmproduktion
  • Volya Films
  • Tarantula

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Totem about?

Ama, the daughter of Senegalese asylum seekers, feels completely Dutch. When Ama's mother and brother are arrested, Ama sets off in search of her father through Rotterdam in the middle of winter, h...

Who directed Totem?

Totem was directed by Sander Burger.

How long is Totem?

Totem has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was Totem released?

Totem was released on October 13, 2022 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Totem?

The main cast of Totem includes Lies Visschedijk, Ole van Hoogdalem, Amani-Jean Philippe, Emmanuel Ohene Boafo, Céline Camara.