Icarus Films: Amira

From The Distrib Films Collection
Amira

Directed by Mohamed Diab

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Amira (Tara Abboud), a 17 year old Palestinian, was conceived with the smuggled sperm of her imprisoned father, Nawar. Although their relationship since birth has been restricted to prison visits, he remains her hero. His absence in her life is overcompensated with love and affection from those surrounding her. But when a failed attempt to conceive another child reveals Nawar’s infertility, Amira’s world turns upside down.

Lanterna Magica Award and Interfilm Award, Venice International Film Festival 2021

El Gouna Film Festival 2021

Best Film, Amnesty International Italy

Special Jury Mention, Audience Award, Medfilm Festival 2021

Chicago International Film Festival 2021

Philadelphia International Film Festival 2021

Thessaloniki International Film Festival 2021

100 minutes / Color
Arabic / English subtitles
Release: 2022
Copyright: 2021

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Subject areas:
Distrib Films Collection, Middle East

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