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Fadia
In the name of FAMILY HONOR, the conservative al-Hawi family buries their daughter, Fadia, alive. The neighboring liberal Snour family rescues and hides her in their home, where she attempts to make sense of her life after the crime. A suspenseful dramatic thriller that explores the attitudes toward women, the psychology behind the heinous act of honor killing and the oppression crushing women who live under the threat of their own families and communities.
Festivals and Awards:
Haifa Film Festival, 2025
Director: Shady Srour
Producer: Shady Srour
Cinematographer: Barry Markowitz, ASC
Editor: Naaman Bishara
Soundtrack Editor: Michael Goorevich
Original Soundtrack: Daniel Markovich
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television, Makan Public Broadcasting Corporation, The Ministry of Culture and Sport-The Israeli Film Council , Mifal HaPais Council for the Culture and Arts Fund
Cast: Yara Jarrar, Alaa Dakka, Jalal Masarwe, Shadi Mara'i, Khawla Dibsi, Mahmoud Sobuh, Rebecca Talhami, Shady Sour
Script: Shady Srour and Laurel Hunter
Film Name in Hebrew: פאדיה
In the name of FAMILY HONOR, the conservative al-Hawi family buries their daughter, Fadia, alive. The neighboring liberal Snour family rescues and hides her in their home, where she attempts to make sense of her life after the crime. A suspenseful dramatic thriller that explores the attitudes toward women, the psychology behind the heinous act of honor killing and the oppression crushing women who live under the threat of their own families and communities.
Festivals and Awards:
Haifa Film Festival, 2025
Director: Shady Srour
Producer: Shady Srour
Cinematographer: Barry Markowitz, ASC
Editor: Naaman Bishara
Soundtrack Editor: Michael Goorevich
Original Soundtrack: Daniel Markovich
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television, Makan Public Broadcasting Corporation, The Ministry of Culture and Sport-The Israeli Film Council , Mifal HaPais Council for the Culture and Arts Fund
Cast: Yara Jarrar, Alaa Dakka, Jalal Masarwe, Shadi Mara'i, Khawla Dibsi, Mahmoud Sobuh, Rebecca Talhami, Shady Sour
Script: Shady Srour and Laurel Hunter
Film Name in Hebrew: פאדיה
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