In honor of Pride Month, the Arab Film Series presents: Who We Are a collection of award-winning short films that highlight the experiences of Queer Arabs around the globe. Each film tells the story of a character whose desire to live authentically comes in conflict with the people and society around them. But this isn't a program dedicated simply to the struggles of the queer Arab community, but rather to the freedom and joy that can come from taking the risk and being honest with both oneself and those who love us.
After being brought together by a stolen cape, Habib and his new love interest soon find themselves in a precarious situation, despite their attempts to play it safe. A look at the potential cost of being authentic and finding connection in a sometimes dangerous world.
About the filmmaker:
Naures Sager is an Iraqi-Swedish filmmaker who was born in Bulgaria but grew up in Sweden. He completed a Bachelor Degree in Film Production at University West in 2008. He is the founder of the platform The Uneven which produces LGBTQ+ films, with focus on people from the Middle East. Naures is an openly gay man and lives with his boyfriend Michael Detlef in Malmö (Sweden) where they run the company.
- Year2021
- Runtime15 minutes
- LanguageArabic, English, Swedish
- CountrySweden
- DirectorNaures Sager
- ScreenwriterNaures Sager
- ProducerBasel Mawlawi, Naures Sager
- CastRobert Hannouch, Jonathan Kara, Siham Shurafa
- CinematographerBenjamin Zadig
- EditorNaures Sager
- ComposerYehya Breshe
- Sound DesignYehya Breshe
In honor of Pride Month, the Arab Film Series presents: Who We Are a collection of award-winning short films that highlight the experiences of Queer Arabs around the globe. Each film tells the story of a character whose desire to live authentically comes in conflict with the people and society around them. But this isn't a program dedicated simply to the struggles of the queer Arab community, but rather to the freedom and joy that can come from taking the risk and being honest with both oneself and those who love us.
After being brought together by a stolen cape, Habib and his new love interest soon find themselves in a precarious situation, despite their attempts to play it safe. A look at the potential cost of being authentic and finding connection in a sometimes dangerous world.
About the filmmaker:
Naures Sager is an Iraqi-Swedish filmmaker who was born in Bulgaria but grew up in Sweden. He completed a Bachelor Degree in Film Production at University West in 2008. He is the founder of the platform The Uneven which produces LGBTQ+ films, with focus on people from the Middle East. Naures is an openly gay man and lives with his boyfriend Michael Detlef in Malmö (Sweden) where they run the company.
- Year2021
- Runtime15 minutes
- LanguageArabic, English, Swedish
- CountrySweden
- DirectorNaures Sager
- ScreenwriterNaures Sager
- ProducerBasel Mawlawi, Naures Sager
- CastRobert Hannouch, Jonathan Kara, Siham Shurafa
- CinematographerBenjamin Zadig
- EditorNaures Sager
- ComposerYehya Breshe
- Sound DesignYehya Breshe