Short / Drama / Family
Canada / Tunisia / Quatar / Sweden,
2018, 25 min
Directed by:
Meryam JoobeurScreenplay:
Meryam JoobeurCinematography:
Vincent GonnevilleComposer:
Peter VenneCast:
Mohamed Grayaâ, Salha Nasraoui, Kais Ayari, Mouldi Kriden, Jasmin Lazid, Walid Loued, Alaeddine Mandhouj, Chaker Mechergui, Malek Mechergui, Rayene Mechergui (more)Plots(1)
Mohamed, a hardened shepherd living in rural Tunisia with his wife and two sons, is deeply shaken when his oldest son Malik returns home after a long journey with a mysterious new wife. Tension between father and son rises over three days until reaching a breaking point. (Prague Short Film Festival)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2020 - Maria Gracia Turgeon, Meryam Joobeur (Best Live Action Short Film)
Toronto International Film Festival
- 2018 - Meryam Joobeur (Short Cuts Award - Best Canadian Film)
Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)
- 2019 - Meryam Joobeur (City of Melbourne Award)