Kingdom of Strangers
COMPLETED, 2022
On the Pacific Coast of Los Angeles, Ali, a young Egyptian living in self-exile is visited by a memory of an old friend. Together they try to make sense of a past haunted by trauma as they recall memories of Arab Mediterranean cities they have left behind.
DIRECTOR/WRITER: Randa Ali
PRODUCERS: Randa Ali, Changhui Shi
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Jackie Fang
CAST: Hazam Madbouly, Reem Jubran
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15435102/
Runtime: 15 minutes
Language: Arabic
Color: Black and White, Color
AWARDS:
World Premiere at the 26th Arab Film Festival in San Francisco, CA
Cairo Shorts - Special Jury Award
Beirut Shorts - Special Jury Award
"Vision" Cairo Shorts Film Festival - Best Short, Best Directing
Toronto Arab Film - Juthour Award Winner
Tatras International Film Festival - Honorable Mention Best Cinematography
Madonie Film Festival, Region of Sicily - Best Cinematography
Korea International Short Film Festival - Finalist Special Jury Award