Film of the Week #40

July 21st - 28th 2021

Sara (2014)

Drama, 1h 25m

A screenwriter and a director are working on a film about Sara, a Palestinian girl in one of Gaza's refugee camps, who is a victim of an "honour killing". The screenwriter is unable to write an ending that is both compelling and fictitious - the happy ending that he had hoped for. Meanwhile, the director, who is insistent on upholding the truth, is as keen to end his film, as he is to help his friend, who is deeply affected by Sara's story. The film presents the different sides of Gaza, whose people are hurt by everyday issues as much as by death.

Director: Khalil al Mozian

Writers: Naim Al Khatib & Khalil al Mozian

Producer: Jamal Abu Alqumsan

Cinematography: Ibrahim Yaghi

Starring: Naim Al Khatib

Jamal Abu Alqumsan

Inas Al-Saqa

Haia Ashour

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