Project Detail

Nazar

Name: Nazar
Director: Lara Habib Kobeissi
Genre: Docufiction, Experimental, Sci-Fi, Woman Director
Released: 2026
Duration: 20:00

Eight women twirl around a reclining figure, palms trailing incense smoke in a red-lit, pastel haze.

A woman's silhouette faces the viewer directly, a glowing sphere at her forehead, set in a grey liminal space.

Detail shot of a picture frame lying on a commode, its screen showing someone performing the lead-melting ritual.

Close-up of the performer gently interacting with the participant by holding their hand

Performer and participant with VR headsets on yawn together during the performance.

Synopsis

Nazar is a tender, intimate encounter in virtual reality between participant and performer. It unfolds as experiential poetry within evil eye protection sessions shared across decades by the artist and her mother, exploring embodied care, presence and vulnerability.

Grand & Impact Prize, NewImages 2026
Official Selection, Embodied Realms 2025
Official Selection, Shubbak Festival 2025

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Details

Year: 2026
Type of project: XR / Immersive
Running time: 20:00
Format: XR performance
Director: Lara Habib Kobeissi
Producer: Lara Habib Kobeissi
Co-Producer: Thomas Buckley
Sound: Sarmad Louis, Rawane Khater
Performance Design Consultants: Hanane Hajj Ali, Sarmad Louis
XR Developer: Pete Roobol

Genre

Docufiction Experimental Sci-Fi Woman Director

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Play Office

Thomas Buckley
The Old Pay Office
Portsmouth Historic Quarter, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsea, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ

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Sales Company

Thomas Buckley

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