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Omar Al Zohairy
The Aftermath of the Inauguration of the Public Toilet at Kilometre 375, 2014
Digital video, colour
Arabic with English subtitles
18 minutes
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In an isolated Lebanese convent, Sister Christine struggles to keep her beloved disciple, Lilya, from a permanent departure, only to discover that her feelings are beyond maternal.
Directed by Mounia Akl
In the heart of Istanbul, the forest of nothingness and a mega city, Omar and his daughter struggle for their lives after fleeing the war in Syria. In this city witnessing all the sorrows and pleasures of the world, Omar, who was once a Public Works officer in his homeland, starts living like a beggar and tries to build his life on an utter obscurity. He pounds the pavement and begs for help with his daughters. The only source of income he could find is catching stray animals and selling them to Fahri, the pet shop owner. One day, however, Fahri comes to Omar with a strange request: He wants Omar to catch snakes in the forest at the outskirts of the city.
Directed by Onur Saylak & Dogu Yasar Akal
Nadim's parents struggle to understand the carefree and westernized lifestyle of their daughter Sahar. With tension high and tolerance low, the household remains at a standstill, waiting for her to come home.
Directed by Alexander Farah
June 2013. Demonstrators occupy Istanbul’s Taksim Gezi park. While the tension and police brutality rise in the streets, the turkish TV broadcasts documentaries about penguins. Tornistan is a self-censored film criticizing this press censorship.
Directed by Ayce Kartal
Fear is an instinct lying under the skin. But what if it mutates?
Directed by Omar Al Zohairy