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These films are love letters to the landscapes affected by western intervention, focusing on the communities that inhabit them. This program is for cinematography enthusiasts and our team describes this bundle as meditative and beautiful. 


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As the blue sky meets the surrounding seas, the native-turned-archeologist Hassan Al-Failakawy returns to the abandoned island of Failaka, off the coast of Kuwait. Between the desolation and the different ruins of the island after the Gulf War, Hassan is met with questions about return, restitution, and belonging.

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    18:30
  • Language
    Arabic
  • Country
    France, Kuwait, Qatar
  • Genre
    Historical, portrait
  • Awards
    Sehsüchte International Student Film Festival, Germany (23 – 27 April, 2025) Documentary Competition Won: Outstanding Artistic Achievement
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  • Director
    Majid Al-Remaihi
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