
Haunting, humorous, and heartbreaking. Stirring, shocking, and sweet. These acclaimed shorts will take you on an emotional rollercoaster through the human experience. Titles include FFF 2020 Student Winner Progeny, a sci-fi dystopian thriller, and Academy Award nominee/FFF Honorable Mention Brotherhood. Keep the Kleenex handy and don’t miss our Q&A with Brotherhood director Meryam Joobeur.
FILMS IN THE FARGO FILM FESTIVAL HAVE NOT BEEN RATED FOR ADULT CONTENT AND MAY INCLUDE VIOLENCE, NUDITY, LANGUAGE AND ADULT SITUATIONS. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.
Shorts Program 5 is only available to audiences located in the United States.
Narrative Short Honorable Mention
Mohamed is a shepherd living in rural Tunisia with his family. When his oldest son returns home with a mysterious new wife, their lives are turned upside down.
This short is only available to audiences in the United States.
- Runtime25 minutes
- CountryCanada
- DirectorMeryam Joobeur

Haunting, humorous, and heartbreaking. Stirring, shocking, and sweet. These acclaimed shorts will take you on an emotional rollercoaster through the human experience. Titles include FFF 2020 Student Winner Progeny, a sci-fi dystopian thriller, and Academy Award nominee/FFF Honorable Mention Brotherhood. Keep the Kleenex handy and don’t miss our Q&A with Brotherhood director Meryam Joobeur.
FILMS IN THE FARGO FILM FESTIVAL HAVE NOT BEEN RATED FOR ADULT CONTENT AND MAY INCLUDE VIOLENCE, NUDITY, LANGUAGE AND ADULT SITUATIONS. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.
Shorts Program 5 is only available to audiences located in the United States.
Narrative Short Honorable Mention
Mohamed is a shepherd living in rural Tunisia with his family. When his oldest son returns home with a mysterious new wife, their lives are turned upside down.
This short is only available to audiences in the United States.
- Runtime25 minutes
- CountryCanada
- DirectorMeryam Joobeur