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Maqloubeh

Fall Grant 2011 - Development Stage

Nicolas Damuni / Short Narrative / Palestine, France, Qatar / 2012 / 10 min / Colour / Original Language: Arabic / Interests: Dark Comedy

Synopsis

Five young art students awake to the sound of gunfire and bombardment. As the electricity has been cut and a curfew imposed, they do not know what is happening outside. To fill the time, the young men decide to prepare a maqloubeh for lunch. They all contribute to the preparation of this traditional dish. Meanwhile, their families call, trying to find out what is going on. Suddenly, unexpected guests arrive.

Credits

Director
Nicolas Damuni
Screenwriter
Nicolas Damuni, Hani Zurob
Producer
Karim Boutros Ghali

About the Director

Nicolas Damuni studied cinema in Beirut. He has worked as a director, editor, colourist and special-effects creator on several projects in France and the Middle East. In 2005, his work was selected for the Mediterranean Films Crossing Borders festival and, in 2006, he was selected for the Berlinale Talent Campus.

Awards and Festival History


Festivals

Doha Tribeca Film Festival 2012, in the Arab Short Film Competition (Qatar)
Fribourg International Film Festival 2013, in Competition (Switzerland)
Ayam Beirut al Cinama'iya 2013 (Lebanon)
London Palestine Film Festival 2013, in Competition (UK)

Contacts

  • Main Contact

    Nicolas Damuni

    Email: 
    nicolas.damuni@gmail.com

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