• Wading

    Directed by Nada Bedair
    USA | 9 minutes | World Premiere | Sibling Stories

Layla, a young Muslim Egyptian immigrant, bears witness to the patriarchal forces governing the women of her community when she questions the integrity of her sister’s fiancé.

film details

Director: Nada Bedair
Producers: Nada Bedair
Screenwriter: Nada Bedair
Cinematographers: Christián Del Río Solórzano
Editor: Nada Bedair
Music: Abby Abdel-Khalek
Cast: Maria Bechara, Haneen Murphy, Yasmin Seweid, Ahmed Abdalla Elhosary
Original Language Title: ضد التيار
Country: USA
Language: in Arabic with English subtitles
Year: 2023
Running Time: 9 minutes
Premiere Status: World Premiere
Primary Company: Nada Bedair

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Sibling Stories

Explore the complex and enduring bond between siblings. From Ukrainian sisters navigating a new reality to a young woman uncovering a troubling secret about her future brother-in-law, and even a family ski trip filled with its own set of complications, these films offer a diverse range of stories that highlight the unbreakable connections between brothers and sisters.

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ShortFest 2023