Getting Older is Wonderful
In 1988, writer Kader Abdolah fled Iran and arrived in the Netherlands at 33, without knowing a word of Dutch. Twenty-five years later, his novel The House of the Mosque was voted the second-best book ever written in Dutch. The son of a mute carpet repairman, Kader had been his father’s ears and voice since childhood. This documentary explores his journey, his perpetual search for words, and the delicate balance between embracing his new life and preserving his culture.
Cast: Kader Abdolah, Shole, Given
Getting Older is Wonderful
In 1988, writer Kader Abdolah fled Iran and arrived in the Netherlands at 33, without knowing a word of Dutch. Twenty-five years later, his novel The House of the Mosque was voted the second-best book ever written in Dutch. The son of a mute carpet repairman, Kader had been his father’s ears and voice since childhood. This documentary explores his journey, his perpetual search for words, and the delicate balance between embracing his new life and preserving his culture.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Fabrizio Polpettini
- Cast
- Kader Abdolah, Shole, Given, Dostan, Layan
- Studio
- La Bête
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
Dutch, English, Persian
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
