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These stories explore the complicated nature of gender and sexuality in relationships, and the pressure put on young queer people across the Arab world to fit into a role that is not always honest to themselves.

Two cousins born in separate countries reunite in Brooklyn when a run-in with an ex turns the night into a mission of revenge. COUSINS explores cultural disconnect between family members and identity within oneself.


About the filmmaker:

Karina Dandashi is a Syrian-American Muslim filmmaker born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. Her films explore nuances in identity through the intersection of family, religion, and culture in Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) and Muslim communities in America. Her work has been featured in numerous Oscar-Qualifying festivals around the U.S. and recently screened at The Museum of Modern Art. Karina is a 2020 Creative Culture Fellow at The Jacob Burns Film Center and a 2021 Sundance Ignite Fellow. She was featured in Marie Claire’s inaugural Creators Issue as one of the “Top 21 Creators to Watch'' in 2022.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    13 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Genre
    Drama, Comedy
  • Content Warning
    Alcohol
  • Director
    Karina Dandashi
  • Screenwriter
    Karina Dandashi
  • Producer
    Aya Hamdan
  • Cast
    Karina Dandashi, Zayn Alexander, Monica Sanborn
  • Cinematographer
    Peter Quandt