Each film in this block focuses on the issue of loss. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, the loss of innocence or the loss of sensibility, these films center on the the tragic loss of ourselves/those around us. While a sad topic, these films are exquisitely done. They pack a punch, make a lasting impact and in some cases, leave you picking your jaw up off the floor.
Please be aware that some of these films may have disturbing and triggering images.
This short block of films is available for streaming to all audiences across the globe between August 12-21, 2022.
Sixteen-year-old high school dropout Karim El Hadi faces a bleak future. Six years after the Tunisian Revolution and the chants of "work, freedom, national dignity," little has changed in the border town where he lives with his working-class father, Houssem, and kid sister, Lilya. His creativity and passion for design continues to stagnate, his longtime friends still spend their days chasing dreams that don't exist, and after suffering a string of personal tragedies his family has become cold and distant. Everything changes for Karim when he learns of a way out. The plan is risky and could make him a target of the local police and criminal underbelly. But the question before Karim is, what does he have left to lose? As he advances his plan, and as the bonds of friendship and family are tested, he may not like the answer.
About the Filmmaker
Born On October 7, 1984 in Sfax, Tunisia, Ihsen Kammoun is a Tunisian-American a producer, director and writer. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Linguistics. In 2009, he sparked a music video production trend in the independent Tunisian music scene. With life travels that allowed him to explore a richness of perspectives of human experiences, he founded the motion picture production company EQLAE PICTURES in 2019. His work is a portrayal of stories that inspire discovering what is beneath differences and encourage people to exercise their humanity.
- Year2021
- Runtime30 minutes
- LanguageArabic, English
- CountryTunisia
- PremiereU.S. Premiere
- RatingR
- NoteStrong language
- DirectorIhsen Kammoun
- ScreenwriterCharles Hall
- ProducerIhsen Kammoun, Anis Kriaa
- CastAhmed Hafiene, Farès Landoulsi, Malek Ben Saad, Ala Edine Yacoubi, Bahri Rahali, Saoussen Maalej
- CinematographerFrida Marzouk
- EditorLaith Majali
- ComposerSuad Bushnaq
Each film in this block focuses on the issue of loss. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, the loss of innocence or the loss of sensibility, these films center on the the tragic loss of ourselves/those around us. While a sad topic, these films are exquisitely done. They pack a punch, make a lasting impact and in some cases, leave you picking your jaw up off the floor.
Please be aware that some of these films may have disturbing and triggering images.
This short block of films is available for streaming to all audiences across the globe between August 12-21, 2022.
Sixteen-year-old high school dropout Karim El Hadi faces a bleak future. Six years after the Tunisian Revolution and the chants of "work, freedom, national dignity," little has changed in the border town where he lives with his working-class father, Houssem, and kid sister, Lilya. His creativity and passion for design continues to stagnate, his longtime friends still spend their days chasing dreams that don't exist, and after suffering a string of personal tragedies his family has become cold and distant. Everything changes for Karim when he learns of a way out. The plan is risky and could make him a target of the local police and criminal underbelly. But the question before Karim is, what does he have left to lose? As he advances his plan, and as the bonds of friendship and family are tested, he may not like the answer.
About the Filmmaker
Born On October 7, 1984 in Sfax, Tunisia, Ihsen Kammoun is a Tunisian-American a producer, director and writer. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Linguistics. In 2009, he sparked a music video production trend in the independent Tunisian music scene. With life travels that allowed him to explore a richness of perspectives of human experiences, he founded the motion picture production company EQLAE PICTURES in 2019. His work is a portrayal of stories that inspire discovering what is beneath differences and encourage people to exercise their humanity.
- Year2021
- Runtime30 minutes
- LanguageArabic, English
- CountryTunisia
- PremiereU.S. Premiere
- RatingR
- NoteStrong language
- DirectorIhsen Kammoun
- ScreenwriterCharles Hall
- ProducerIhsen Kammoun, Anis Kriaa
- CastAhmed Hafiene, Farès Landoulsi, Malek Ben Saad, Ala Edine Yacoubi, Bahri Rahali, Saoussen Maalej
- CinematographerFrida Marzouk
- EditorLaith Majali
- ComposerSuad Bushnaq