Children of Here
Synopsis
We see Maya, an inquisitive 9 year old girl whose hobby is to deliver shocking facts within a deadpan and to ask deep philosophical questions. Through an interview with her mom we learn about her Nubian heritage and a long history of generations displacement. Mahmoud and Khalid on the other hand are more calm and observant. Through their filmmaking journey we learn about their Syrian and Turkman heritage. With Mila we see the countryside of Limavady and learn about a more relaxed way of living where children are more connected to nature and where the girl’s artistic abilities are developing. Through this pluralistic film Northern Ireland is portrayed as a changing place with more than one face.
Details
- Year
- 2026
- Type of project
- Shorts
- Running time
- 16 min 37 sec
- Director
-
Rabie Mustapha
- Producer
- Chris Kelly
- Executive Producer
- Hannah Bush Bailey
- Editor
- Nada Smiljanic
- Screenwriter
- Chris Kelly
- Sound
- John Cohen
- Composer
- Anthony Eve
- Principal cast
- Wiht contributions from: Maya Elsadig Ishaq, Mahmoud Al Aboud, Khalid Al Aboud, Mila Gilfillan, Eden Dea Heatley
- Assistant Producer
- Andy Wilkinson
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Supported by Doc Society
Little Ease Films
Chris KellyForthriver Business Park
385 Springfield Rd
Belfast
BT12 7DG
Sales Company
Little Ease Films
Chris KellyForthriver Business Park
385 Springfield Rd
Belfast
BT12 7DG
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