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Arab Short Film Programme 1: Hope Springs
It is time for change in the Arab world; time to revisit our history, our slogans, our illusions and fears. Time to destroy statues, cross borders and defy oppressors with hope and humour. As we make our way through this minefield, our determination and imagination will lead our steps.<br /> <br /> Rated:PG Parental guidance is advised for 13 years and under.
Under Tunisia’s totalitarian regime that began in 1987, Boum Mrayet is born into a world where people wear glasses from birth. As an adult, he is hired by a firm that specialises in writing the future.
Under Tunisia’s totalitarian regime that began in 1987, Boum Mrayet is born into a world where people wear glasses from birth. As an adult, he is hired by a firm that specialises in writing the future.

Credits

Director
Nadia Raïs
Screenwriter
Nadia Rais
Producer
Imed Marzouk
Cinematographer
Sofiane El Fani
Editor
Malek Chatta , Mohamed Ali Affes, Fatma Ben Aissa
Music
Wael Jegham
Other
Animation : Amine Kefi, Lotfi Zoghbi
Cast
n/a

About the Director

Nadia Rais
Nadia Raïs was born in Tunis. She has a master’s degree in Art Science and Techniques. She has been involved in many artistic exhibitions, residing at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris (2012-2013) and has made several animated short films including ‘L’Ambouba’, ‘L’Mrayet’, ‘Survival Visa’ and ‘Briska’. Her work has been selected at many international festivals such as the Annecy animation
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