Who Loves The Sun | Bundle: Nature Lovers

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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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In war-torn northern Syria, Who Loves the Sun delves into the world of makeshift oil refineries and the stark realities of life within this post-apocalyptic landscape. Mahmood is a prominent figure in these operations, navigating harsh working conditions and complex local dynamics.

Year
2024
Runtime
19:42
Language
Arabic
Country
Canada, Syrian Arab Republic
Genre
Documentary
Awards
Venice International Film Festival, La Biennale di Venezia, Italy | 2024 | Orizzonti Short Films International Competition * Orizzonti Award for Best Short Film

Director
Arshia Shakiba

6 films in package

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In the marshlands of southern Iraq, Ibrahim faces an environmental collapse that endangers his way of life and his only companion, a buffalo

Perishable Idol

As the blue sky meets the surrounding seas, the native-turned-archeologist Hassan Al-Failakawy returns to his abandoned island of Failaka, off the coast of Kuwait, after decades of displacement.

The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing

A Palestinian filmmaker reimagines a Scottish archive of Palestinian flowers.

This Dissonance

American landscapes roll ominously while Palestinian voices permeate with poetry, hope, and pain.

Who Loves The Sun

Within The Sun

In the blistering heat of a remote salt mine, six elderly women work seasonally, their hands weathered by years of labor and their resolve unshaken. Within the Sun is an observational portrait of resilience and quiet strength, offering a glimpse into the rhythm of their daily lives and how the harsh environment shapes their existence.