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Short Film Competition · 45th Edition

One Last Wish

Director

Areeb Zuaiter

Country

Jordan

Language

Arabic

Synopsis

Serine's coaching skills are deeply influenced by her grandmother, Salma, who holds a special place in her heart despite the physical distance. When she receives distressing news of Salma's illness, Serine embarks on a long journey to reunite with her. Upon arrival, she realizes that while understanding her grandmother's wishes is tough, accomplishing them proves even more daunting.

Cast

Salwa Nakkara, Shaden Kanboura, Firas Taybeh, Mona AbdelHadi

Screenplay

Rebekah Wingret

Producers

Areeb Zuaiter, Rema Saoub Contact: moshira.

About the Director

Areeb Zuaiter, an independent filmmaker and advocate for emerging voices, was nominated for Sony’s Outstanding Thesis Award. Her short film STAINED won the Jury Prize at the European Film Festival in Beirut, and her latest short documentary COLORS OF RESISTANCE won multiple international awards. Zuaiter’s experience includes working as a Goldman Sachs Fellow at the Smithsonian, Technology Associat