watch TrailerA Calling . From the Desert . To the Sea
a film by
Murad Abu Eisheh
17 min / Drama
Jordan, Germany
Fearing that her younger sister will be married off just like she was, Ahlam lures Yasmin to run away with her by telling a story of a mythical sea that lies beyond the desolate desert and its mountains.
In search of this mystical sea, the two sisters journey far from their home, predetermined fate, and secluded life with their father.
However, along the way, young Yasmin is forced to face her inner demons and further her understanding of the world she lives in.
In search of this mystical sea, the two sisters journey far from their home, predetermined fate, and secluded life with their father.
However, along the way, young Yasmin is forced to face her inner demons and further her understanding of the world she lives in.
Cast
Yasmine Nawarj, Raean Al-Masri, Hassan Mutlag Al-MaraiyehCrew
Screenwriter: Murad Abu Eisheh
DOP: Philip Henze
Editor: Quirin Grimm
Original Title: Dawaa Mn El Khalaa Lel Bahr
Production Company(ies):
Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, Shaghab Films
Producer(s):
Production Company(ies):
Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, Shaghab Films
Producer(s):
Malin Krüger, Jude Kawwa, Rand Beiruty
Cairo International Film Festival, Egypt (World premiere)
Visual Effects Society Awards, US
Imedghassen Film Festival, Algeria
Cleveland International Film Festival, US
European Film Festival of Lille, France
Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival, Switzerland
SIGGRAPH - Electronic Theater, US
German Camera Awards, Germany
European Film Festival of Lille, France
Amman International Film Festival, Jordan
Medfest Egypt
New York Indie Shorts Awards, US
Marrakech Short Film Festival, Morocco
Medfilm Festival, Italy
Kinofest Lünen, Germany
Visual Effects Society Awards, US
Imedghassen Film Festival, Algeria
Cleveland International Film Festival, US
European Film Festival of Lille, France
Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival, Switzerland
SIGGRAPH - Electronic Theater, US
German Camera Awards, Germany
European Film Festival of Lille, France
Amman International Film Festival, Jordan
Medfest Egypt
New York Indie Shorts Awards, US
Marrakech Short Film Festival, Morocco
Medfilm Festival, Italy
Kinofest Lünen, Germany
Outstanding Visual Effects for a Student Film, Visual Effects Society Awards
German Camera Awards, Nomination
Best Actress in a Leading Role, Imedghassen Film Festival
Best Student Short at the New York Indie Shorts Awards
German Camera Awards, Nomination
Best Actress in a Leading Role, Imedghassen Film Festival
Best Student Short at the New York Indie Shorts Awards
