The director and her sister journey through their neighborhood in the south of Jeddah. Celebrating today, the memories of yesterday, and looking forward towards what is to come.
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Mariam’s marriage is in turmoil when she discovers she’s pregnant. Trapped in a prison of lies and societal pressure in present-day Beirut, Mariam yearns to break free. Filmmaker Farah Shaer’s vision is blunt and uncompromising. An intense mise-en-scene and a subtle performance by Hiba Sleiman amplify Mariam’s perseverance, despite the obstacles she faces.
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Newlyweds pay their first visit to the groom’s hometown. Despite a modern approach to dating, discovering they come from two different worlds, their relationship is put to the test. Nervous and desperate for her in-laws’ approval, Ayah makes a daring choice, while her husband Nader wrestles with the consequences.
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Preparing for his grandson’s wedding in Beirut, Gebran (Mounir Maasri) struggles for orientation in a city he no longer recognizes. In this touching and elegant drama about memory, director ManonNam mour moves beyond nostalgia to tackle the constant transformations of life, in our environments and our hearts.
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