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.
A young man is living a normal life in Europe but he has to face the dark truth about his past.
About the Filmmaker
Born in Alexandria (Egypt), Adolf El Assal has spent most of his childhood between the UAE, UK, France and Luxembourg. After his graduation with a MA in filmmaking from Kingston University (UK) in 2008, his first feature film as a producer, DIVIZIONZ was selected at the Berlin International Film Festival and was screened at over 100 festivals plus it was sold to more than 30 territories. In 2011, he directed the award-winning short films LA FAMEUSE ROUTE... and MANO DE DIOS.
In 2012, he completed his first feature film LES FAMEUX GARS, that he produced, directed and successfully distributed in French-speaking countries. He has recently completed his second feature film SAWAH, which had a very solid international film festival run (over 80 selections, 21 prizes) and is the first feature film by a Luxembourg director to be sold to Netflix (46 countries). It has just been released on DVD/Blu-Ray in the US across 5000 Walmart stores. His upcoming feature film HOOPED is slated for 2023 and he has directed 5 episodes on the Belgian comedy series BARAKI that will have its public broadcast in September 2021. Ady is also a Berlinale Talents as well as an EAVE (European Audiovisual Entrepreneur) and Screen Leaders alumni. He is a European Film Academy member and is working on the creative part of the Luxembourg pavilion at the Expo 2020 in Dubai.
- Year2021
- Runtime12 minutes
- LanguageArabic
- CountrySyrian Arab Republic, Luxembourg
- PremiereU.S. Premiere
- RatingPG
- DirectorAdolf El Assal
- ScreenwriterAdolf El Assal, Mazen Haj Kassem
- ProducerAdolf El Assal
- CastMazen Haj Kassem
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.
A young man is living a normal life in Europe but he has to face the dark truth about his past.
About the Filmmaker
Born in Alexandria (Egypt), Adolf El Assal has spent most of his childhood between the UAE, UK, France and Luxembourg. After his graduation with a MA in filmmaking from Kingston University (UK) in 2008, his first feature film as a producer, DIVIZIONZ was selected at the Berlin International Film Festival and was screened at over 100 festivals plus it was sold to more than 30 territories. In 2011, he directed the award-winning short films LA FAMEUSE ROUTE... and MANO DE DIOS.
In 2012, he completed his first feature film LES FAMEUX GARS, that he produced, directed and successfully distributed in French-speaking countries. He has recently completed his second feature film SAWAH, which had a very solid international film festival run (over 80 selections, 21 prizes) and is the first feature film by a Luxembourg director to be sold to Netflix (46 countries). It has just been released on DVD/Blu-Ray in the US across 5000 Walmart stores. His upcoming feature film HOOPED is slated for 2023 and he has directed 5 episodes on the Belgian comedy series BARAKI that will have its public broadcast in September 2021. Ady is also a Berlinale Talents as well as an EAVE (European Audiovisual Entrepreneur) and Screen Leaders alumni. He is a European Film Academy member and is working on the creative part of the Luxembourg pavilion at the Expo 2020 in Dubai.
- Year2021
- Runtime12 minutes
- LanguageArabic
- CountrySyrian Arab Republic, Luxembourg
- PremiereU.S. Premiere
- RatingPG
- DirectorAdolf El Assal
- ScreenwriterAdolf El Assal, Mazen Haj Kassem
- ProducerAdolf El Assal
- CastMazen Haj Kassem