The third edition of the Al Ain Film Festival, which will run from Jan. 23 to 27, will feature a bevy of screenings in the ‘UAE Residents Falcon Short Films’ competition.
‘Brown Woman on the Way’
The short film, which was directed by Egyptian filmmaker Mahmoud Mahmoud, tells the story of a grief-stricken mother who, after losing her son in an accident, tries to move past her trauma.‘The Last Meal’
In this somber short film by UAE-based Indian director Sachin Augustine, an inmate on death row asks his only friend, a prison guard, for a special last meal.‘10’
The Yousef Frisca film has been chosen as an official selection in a number of international film festivals.‘Elementary Brilliance’
American director Leo Wong’s short film is a dramatic story of a troubled girl in school who might be smarter than anyone can imagine.‘Room 19C’
The short film by Jordanian director Laith Al-Ramahi made its UAE premiere via social networking platform Zoom in July.‘May Twenty Seventh of This Year’
Directed by Egyptian filmmaker Mostafa Murad, this short revolves around Adham Sulaiman, a journalist who decides to fix what he has spoiled in the past.
