Set in Jordan, FIVE BOYS AND A WHEEL tells the story of a young father who finds himself caught in a petty conflict between his son and the neighbors.
As the parents from each family are called upon to address the issue, the discussions rapidly escalate, pushing the father’s values to the brink.
Cast
Ali Suliman
Nadira Omran
Haydar Kfoof
Mohammad Idris
Crew
Screenwriter: Said Zagha
DOP: Ahmad Jalboush
Editor: Ameen Nayfeh, Eyas Salman
Original Title: Khamsat Awlad Wa A’gal
Production Company(ies):
AKZ Collective
Producer(s):
Akram Ashqar Ahmad Al-Khatib Said Zagha
Dubai International Film Festival, UAE
Ismailia International Film Festival for Documentaries and Shorts, Egypt
Portland International Film Festival, US
Middle East Now Festival, Italy
MOOOV Film Festival, Belgium
Festival Ciné-Palestine, France
Oran International Arabic Film Festival, Algeria
Sudan Film Screens Program at the Sudan Film Factory, Sudan
Arab Film Festival Australia, Australia
Bridge of Arts Motivational Film Festival, Russia
Mizna’s Twin Cities Arab Film Festival, US
Beirut International Film Festival, Lebanon
Malmö Arab Film Festival, Sweden
Arab Film Festival in California, US
Palestine Cinema Days, Palestine
Boston Palestine Film Festival, US
Reel Palestine, UAE
Chicago Palestine Film Festival, US
MONA Film Festival, Belgium
Mexico International Film Festival, Mexico
Muscat International Film Festival, Oman
Palestine Arts Film Festival, Switzerland
Haifa Independent Film Festival, Israel
Golden Wahr Award at the Oran International Arabic Film Festival, Algeria
Silver Palm Award at the Mexico International Film Festival, Mexico
Golden Khanjer Award at the Muscat International Film Festival, Oman