Short film ABLUTION at 2018 Arpa IFF

October 14, 2018 2018, News, Short Films (2018)
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Saturday, November 3, 2018
Short Film & Documentaries Presentation: 10:00 PM
STEVEN SPIELBERG Theatre, Egyptian Theatre
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ABLUTION

15 min (USA, 2017)

Director: Omar Al Dakheel
Writer: Omar Al Dakheel
Producers: Omar Al Dakheel, Itai Forman, Xing-Mai Deng
Cast: Jay Abdo, Omar Al Dakheel, William Austin Spies

Waleed washes his disabled father Khaled five times a day for Muslim prayer. But, when Waleed’s sexuality is revealed, both father and son are torn between religion, duty, and self.

Notable screenings, awards and mentions:
Austin Film Festival, Atlanta Film Festival, Outfest Los Angeles, LA Asian Pacific Film Festival, Urbanworld Film Festival, Bronzelens Film Festival, Rochester Intl. Film Festival, WINNER: Best of Fest Bolton Intl. Film Festival, WINNER: Best of Fest Indie Flicks Film Festival, WINNER: Director’s Choice Award [/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/skLpJXHdLn8″][/vc_column][/vc_row]