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Amira
2021, Egypt – Jordan – UAE – Saudi Arabia, 98 min – Drama, Thriller
In Arab and Hebrew with English Subtitles
Synopsis
Amira, a 17 year old Palestinian, was conceived with the smuggled sperm of her imprisoned father, Nawar. Although their relationship since birth has been restricted to prison visits, he remains her hero. His absence in her life is overcompensated with love and affection from those surrounding her. But when a failed attempt to conceive another child reveals Nawar’s infertility, Amira’s world turns upside down.
Directed by
Mohamed Diab
Cast
Saba Mubarak, Tara Abboud, Ali Suleiman, Ziad Bakri
Reactions
Festivals and Awards
AWARDS
INTERFILM Award for Promoting Interreligious Dialogue, Lanterna Magica Award, CICT – UNESCO “Enrico Fulchignoni” Award – VENICE FILM FESTIVAL – ORIZZONTI COMPETITION 2021
“Amore e Psiche” Best Film Award, Best Film at Amnesty International Italy, Special Jury Mention by University Jury, Audience Award – MEDFILM FESTIVAL 2021
FESTIVALS 2021
VENICE FILM FESTIVAL – ORIZZONTI COMPETITION
Grandi Festival. Da Venezia a Roma
Le vie del cinema. I film di Venezia a Milano,
Chicago IFF – International Competition
Venice in Naples. The extended cinema
Philadelphia IFF
Thessaloniki IFF
Medfilm Festival – Official Competition
Tallinn Black Nights FF
Arab Film Festival Philadelphia
Zagreb Film Festival
Singapore IFF – Asian Competition
Afrykamera
Red Sea IFF
Playdates and Virtual Cinema Bookings
THEATRICAL |
City |
State |
Start date |
End Date |
Filmfest DC |
Washington |
DC |
4/21/2022 |
5/1/2022 |
