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Based on a poem of absence and self-doubt, ‘NESYAN’ reveals the One, the Other, and the Ghost. Through fragments, escapism, and silence, it explores loss, memory, distance, and the invisible presence that lingers and shapes a separation.
‘NESYAN’ is a short film essay about absence, self-doubt, and what remains after a separation. It unfolds through three presences—the One, the Other, and the Ghost—figures who never meet, yet remain bound by loss. The One inhabits the present, moving through empty spaces shaped by memory. The Other exists at a distance, fragmented and alone despite being surrounded by others. The Ghost drifts through the lingering trace of a love that once existed. Through fragments, silence, and a non-linear structure, the film explores how endings linger in the body and mind, shaping who we become long after love has gone.

Credits

Director
Aya Al Blouchi
Screenwriter
Aya Al Blouchi, Nader Abdel Hay
Producer
Aya Al Blouchi, Jana Wehbe
Editor
Nicolas Khoury
Production Company
The Attic Production

About the Director

Aya Al Blouchi
Aya Al Blouchi is a cultural entrepreneur and film professional whose journey into cinema began at a young age, inspired by her father, a film collector. Early exposure to film festivals sparked a passion that shaped her path toward discovering, supporting, and sharing stories from around the world. In 2025, she was appointed Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, in recognition of 15 years
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