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