In presence of the director.

 

Director: Juna Suleiman

 

2018, 70 min, Arabic, Hebrew & English subtitles

 

Hiam Jarjoura (85), a perpetual housewife and devoted mother is unable to accept her future death. She is an amusingly cynical lady from Nazareth who has every reason to despise the world as experienced today. She rules over her life with a single old notebook, a cctv and a daily meal she cooks for her beloved son, Mubada (55). Gradually and painfully, Hiam finds herself with more time to kill and a lot more to recall. The film offers a retreat into Hiam's inner world and discerning memory, as she consciously finds herself more and more alone, making final reflections on love, politics and contempt. 

 

In her feature debut, director Juna Suleiman followed her grandmother for seven years. The delicate and unique portrayal is a thought provoking film.

 

The film premiered at IDFA documentary film festival.

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Director, Cinematography & Research: Juna Sulieman/

Production: Laura Samara Hawa, Juna Sulieman, Nicholas Jacob - Co Producer, Ahlam Canaan - Co Producer /

Script: Juna Sulieman, Alex Bakri /

Editing: Alex Bakri, Juna Sulieman/

Production Company: Majdal Films, Qumra House - Co Producer /

Festivals: IDFA, DocAviv