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Arab Short Film Programme 2: Awakenings
Would you dare… to make that small, final step toward adulthood?<br /> To dream beyond your reality? To defy social values and taboos? To cross the boundaries that have been drawn for you? Would you dare to be yourself?<br /> <br /> Rated:18 Under 18 not admitted unless accompanied by an individual over.
Areej, a pregnant, young Saudi widow, will endure anything to protect her unborn child. Her brother-in-law wants to marry her, and she is sheltering a runaway young man in her home. A bold story about going against social customs, and trying to establish a friendship between men and women in a community that insists on gender segregation.
Areej, a pregnant, young Saudi widow, will endure anything to protect her unborn child. A bold story about going against social customs, and trying to establish a friendship between men and women in a community that insists on gender segregation.

Credits

Director
Ahd
Producer
Jérôme Bleitrach, Silvio Saade
Cinematographer
Tristan Tortuyaux
Cast
Ahd, Mohammed Baker, Mohammed Osman

About the Director

Ahd -
Ahd, Saudi actress and filmmaker, studied film direction and acting in New York City. 'The Shoemaker', her directorial debut won multiple awards from festivals worldwide. She won the Golden Gate Award for Best Actress in San Francisco for her role in 'Razn'. Ahd was recently a jury member for the Emirates film competition in Abu Dhabi.
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