Synopsis
On the shore of the Mediterranean Sea, a Syrian Father makes a risky decision that puts his daughter’s life at risk.
Synopsis
On the shore of the Mediterranean Sea, a Syrian Father makes a risky decision that puts his daughter’s life at risk.
Original Title | Mare Nostrum |
Category | Official Competition |
Section | Generator +18 |
Tipology | Short Film, Fiction |
Duration | 13' 23'' |
Production Year | 2017 |
Nationality | France |
Directed by | Rana Kazkaz, Anas Khalaf |
Screenplay | Rana Kazkaz |
Director of photography | Eric Devin |
Editor | Monique Dartonne |
Production Design | Ramin Ramini |
Sound | Lucas Albert |
Music | Kinan Azmeh |
Main cast |
Ziad Bakri (the father) Zayn Khalaf (the daughter) |
Produced by | Raphaël Alexandre, Nicolas Lepretre |
Rana Kazkaz, Anas Khalaf
They are Syrians with dual French citizenship. Married, they are currently living in Amman (Jordan) after having left Damascus as a result of the on-going Syrian conflict. They are the authors and directors of five short films (MARE NOSTRUM, SEARCHING FOR THE TRANSLATOR, HAM, DEAF DAY, KEMO SABE) and are currently working on their upcoming first feature film, THE TRANSLATOR. Their short film Mare Nostrum has been selected in over 30 festivals including Sundance Film Festival (USA) and Dubai International Film Festival.
festival contact
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