Abraham

Name: Abraham
Genre: Drama
Released: 2016
Duration: 8 min

Director: Ali Kareem Obaid

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Highlights

The film touches upon the struggles and hardships faced by Arab Christian families under the heavy hand of ISIS in the Arab world.
The film had its world premiere at the Dubai International film Festival within the Muhr Gulf Short Competition.

2016/ Italy - Iraq - UAE8 min/ Drama

Original Title

Abraham

SYNOPSIS

Set against the backdrop of ISIS’ imposition of the “jizya” or tax on non-Muslims in its territories, a Christian family devises a plan to protect its only daughter. However, their “perfect” solution might end up having more tragic consequences than intended.

CAST

Sara El Debuçh
Mohamed Zouaoui
Basil Al Ali
Faisal Dasser

CREW

Screenwriter: Ali Kareem Obaid
DOP: Matteo De Angelis
Editor: Victor Rosalini Spacek