Madness and Honey Days
Synopsis
Salem catches the attention of the hospital director, who becomes increasingly wary of his growing influence over the patients. But, he finds an unexpected ally in Adyan, a young, ambitious, and deeply committed psychiatrist tasked with assessing his condition. Adyan, however, faces a moral dilemma: remain loyal to her duty, deliver an honest verdict and secure her promotion, or risk everything to save Salem. They defy institutional norms and stage a play with the patients.
What begins as a simple exercise of Salem's diagnosis and patients' therapy becomes an unexpected triumph, drawing so much attention that it reaches Saddam Hussein, who grants Salem a presidential certificate of appreciation, officially declaring him mad.
Details
- Year
- 2027
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 95 min
- Format
- 4K
- Director
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Ahmed Yassin Al-Daradji 2nd Feature
- Producer
- Maytham Jbara
- Co-Producer
- Donato Rotunno
- Screenwriter
- Ahmed Yassin Al-Daradji
- Director of Photography
- Duraid Munajim
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Purattu Films
Ahmed Yassin Al-DaradjiMaytham Jbara
129 Hide Tower
Regency Street
London
SW1P 4AB
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