Danish director Ulaa Salim was born in Denmark in 1987, both parents are originally from Iraq. In his films he uses his personal experience as inspiration. In 2015 he presented a short film at IFFR Our Fathers’ Sons. In 2018 Ulaa Salim graduated from The National Film School of Denmark and with his graduation film Land of our Fathers he won an award at Dubai Film festival and got nominated for a Robert at the Academy in Denmark. He also established Hyena Film with his producing partner Daniel Mühlendorph. Sons of Denmark, Ulaa Salim’s debut film, premiered at the Tiger Competition in Rotterdam.
Festival de Cine de Sevilla
