Project Detail

The Magic Boat

Synopsis

An intimate insight into the relationship between a mother and her son in the midst of the most dangerous journey of their lives.
BAFTA Film Awards 2020 - Nomination - Best British Short Animation

Details

Year
2019
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
6 min
Format
digital
Director
Naaman Azhari
Producer
Lilia Laurel
Editor
Naaman Azhari
Screenwriter
Naaman Azhari
Director of Photography
Naaman Azhari
Sound
Marwan Rahi
Composer
Alexandra Streliski
Principal cast
Serene Dardari, Ali Chaalan
Animator
Naaman Azhari

Genre

Production Status

Production Company

Naaman Azhari

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