Project Detail

The Script

Synopsis

A man prays in the Muslim tradition while his children try to distract him by climbing on his back. This is a recurring scenario that many try to film at home and upload to YouTube. The film reenacts this script to show the tender side of a father praying.
Official Selection Berlinale 2019 - Forum Expanded - Group Exhibition at Betonhalle

Details

Year
2018
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
7 mins (Single-channel Video Installation)
Format
Single-channel video installation
Director
Akram Zaatari
Producer
Akram Zaatari
Editor
Ali El Darsa
Screenwriter
Akram Zaatari
Director of Photography
Marc Khalife
Sound
Tatiana El Dahdah; Sound Design: Raed Younan
Principal cast
Mohammad Al Jarabi'a

Production Status

Production Company

Lebanon, UK co-production

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