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Danish documentary Flee to be adapted as YA Graphic Novel

The Danish animated documentary Flee which received three Oscar nominations is being adapted into a graphic novel, the Hollywood Reporter reports.

Flee is directed by Jonas Poher Rasmussen and tells the story of Amin Nawabi who fled Afghanistan as a child and sought refuge in Denmark.

The documentary received nominations within the following three categories: best documentary, best animated feature, and best international feature. 

Director Rasmussen will adapt the film into a YA graphic novel, with the hopes of providing a wider platform for this story.

Flee will be published by scholastic and there is currently no publication date.