ZAWAL

9 min | France, Germany, Saudi Arabia | 2021

Synopsis:

When an unknown pandemic strikes the world, eight-year old Adam, who lives in a refugee shelter with his mother, is quarantined. Adam, who is so bored of being stuck in his room, wants to visit his friend Sophia. Although his mother had forbidden him to leave the room he secretly sneaks out. Coming outside, he finds the disastrous consequences of fear that have taken over the place. Adam experiences a tragic journey of growth.


Director: Mujtaba Saeed 

 Mujtaba Saeed was born and raised in Saudi Arabia. In 2005, he decided to move to Germany to study directing at the Film- akademie Baden-Württemberg.

Writers: Mujtaba Saeed | Producers: Nora Helou, Gilda Weller | Editing: Onur Kepenek | DOP: Adrian Langenbach | Sound: Perschya Chehrazi | Language: Arabic, English | Subtitles: Arabic, English