• Nour Shams

    Directed by Faiza Ambah
    Saudi Arabia/USA/UK | 26 minutes | World Premiere |

Shams’ only son wants to leave Saudi Arabia to become a rapper. She wants him to have babies and settle down.

In competition for Best Live-Action Short Over 15 Minutes.

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Director: Faiza Ambah
Producers: Basil Khalil
Screenwriter: Faiza Ambah
Cinematographers: Lasse Ulvedal Tolboll
Editor: Antoine Rodet, Jad Dani Ali Hassan
Music: Amine Bouhafa
Cast: Aisha Al Rifaie, Ahmad Saddam
Original Language Title: نور‎شمس‎
Country: Saudi Arabia/USA/UK
Language: in Arabic with English subtitles
Year: 2021
Running Time: 26 minutes
Premiere Status: World Premiere
Primary Company: Faizalberry Films

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