Farha
92 minutes
Darin J. Sallam
Fiction
2021 - Jordan, Sweden, Saudi Arabia
Arabic, Hebrew, with English Subtitles
Inspired by true events, Farha by Darin J. Sallam is a powerful film of survival and lost innocence. Farha is a bright 14 year old girl who lives in a small village in Palestine, 1948. Despite tradition, Farha dreams of leaving home and joining her best friend Farida at a school in the city. Her father, the head of the village, is worried about sending her away with unrest breaking out across Palestine after British withdrawal. Both their lives are shattered when the village comes under attack by Israeli soldiers. In the midst of chaos and horror, Farha’s father locks her in the pantry for her safety before leaving to help defend the village. From cracks in the door, Farha witnesses the atrocities of the Nakba befall her village, and the destruction of the life she had dreamt for herself. From her lost childhood, arises Farha’s drive for survival.
Followed By Q&A with director Darin Sallem
Featured Cast
Karam Taher , Ashraf Barhom, Ali Suliman
Awards and Selection
World Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival
European Premiere at Rome International Film Festival
Asian Premiere at Busan International Film Festival
Middle Eastern Premiere at Red Sea International Film Festival