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Matters of the Mind – Short Films Programme (15+)
Embark on explorative tales of self-discovery and resilience—these acclaimed shorts reveal the nuances of identity and our collective journey toward true understanding.
Bader Short Film Programme 1
Saleh, a fisherman from Gaza City, suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of losing his only son in a tragic incident when he was 10 years old.
Saleh decides to take his son fishing with him for the first time. Their day starts calmly and pleasantly on board the fishing boat, but suddenly, a military vessel intercepts them and randomly opens fire on them, resulting in the death of his only son. After this incident, Saleh begins a journey of suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder, trapped inside his mind. He takes us on a psychological journey.

Credits

Director
Waseem Khair
Producer
Waseem Khair (Palestine), Isra Banuelos, Mariam Basha (Palestine), Sana Tanous (Palestine)

About the Director

Waseem Khair
Palestinian filmmaker and screenwriter Wassim Khair<br /> Born September 24, 1986 in the Upper Galilee of Palestine<br /> He studied theater directing at the University of Haifa, performed many plays and participated in many local and international festivals, and received many awards for best director and best actor.<br /> In 2010, he studied film directing at the Menchar School in Jerusalem, dire