Nadim Suleiman
I AM ONE OF THEM
A Syrian filmmaker and a Polish nationalist cross paths, beginning a complex journey of friendship, self-discovery, and the struggle to bridge their differences.
SYNOPSIS
In 2017, Nadim, a young Syrian film student living in Poland, meets Grzesiek, a Polish nationalist and aspiring rapper. Their friendship begins with shared boat trips and grows despite profound cultural and political differences. While Nadim confronts memories of war during a visit to Syria, Grzesiek pursues a political career with Poland’s far-right National Movement. Over time, ideological tensions strain their bond, but they keep on trying to understand each other. While Nadim tries to build a new life in Poland, Grzesiek struggles between nostalgia for the past and dreams of a musical future. The film captures a fragile relationship marked by understanding, conflict, and the difficult search for belonging in a divided world.
DIRECTOR
nadim Suleiman
PRODUCER
Kasia Kuczynska
PRODUCTION COMPANY
Pamlyra Films, Haka Films
COUNTRIES
Poland, Saudi Arabia
Nadim Suleiman
NADIM SULEIMAN is a graduate of the Film and Television Directing Department at the Łódź Film School (PWSFTviT). His films have been showcased at numerous local and international film festivals. He has worked in the directing department on a variety of productions, including “The Republic of Children” by Jan Jakub Kolski, “Bread and Salt” by Damian Kocur, “Green Border” by Agnieszka Holland, and “Freedom at Midnight” by Nikkhil Advani. In 2020, he co-founded Palmyra Films, a production company behind films such as “I Am One of Them”, “Living Giants”, and “Dollar or Egyptian Pound?”.
Production company profile
Pamlyra Films - The company is committed to producing films that explore the human capacity to overcome fear, prejudice, and division. Its name pays tribute to the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, once a vital hub on the Silk Road — a symbol of dialogue and connection between East and West. PALMYRA FILMS is the lead producer of I Am One of Them by N. Suleiman (work-in-progress), Living Giants by G. Cimarosti (work-in-progress), and Dollar or Egyptian Pound? by N. Suleiman (premiered at the 37th Kurzfilm Festival Hamburg – Triple Axel Competition, 2018). HAKA FILMS is one of Poland’s most innovative and dynamic production companies, specializing in auteur-driven feature films, series, and deeply human documentaries. Its debut film BOYLESQUE premiered in the Hot Docs Main Competition, followed by WE WILL NOT FADE AWAY at Berlinale. In 2025, it released MY DEAR THÉO and plans to release INSURANCE AGAINST METEORITES in 2026. The company also provides production services for acclaimed works such as EO by Jerzy Skolimowski (Academy Award nominee).