Ibn El Ballad (Firas Fits In) (2022)
After feeling like a stranger in his own country, Firas, a nine-year-old Jordanian-Lebanese boy, goes to extreme lengths to finally fit in.
Firas, a Jordanian-Lebanese nine-year-old visits Jordan for the first time in nine years to renew his passport. After constantly feeling like a stranger in Lebanon, (where he lived all his life) he is convinced that he'd finally feel at home in Jordan. Through a series of dramedic events, it becomes clear that the two neighboring countries are worlds apart. Determined to fit in, Firas must go to extreme lengths to prove that he can finally belong.
Director: Tony El Ghazal
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Family
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: November 22, 2022
Cast
- Ziad Ghazal - Firas
- Abdul Ghani Maqboul - Jedo Abu Jameel (Grandpa)
- Eman Mahmoud Al Gergawi - Teta Um Jameel (Grandma)
- Manar Alhasis - Randa (Aunt)
- Mohamad Imad Omran - Adam (Cousin)
- Dalaa Alaa Hamieh - Tamara (Baby Cousin)
- Zaid Amer Al-Salaimeh - Officer #1
- Joseph Boulos - Officer #2
Cinematography: Ahmed Jassim
Production: Studio 20Q
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Tony El Ghazal
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ibn El Ballad (Firas Fits In) about?
- Firas, a Jordanian-Lebanese nine-year-old visits Jordan for the first time in nine years to renew his passport. After constantly feeling like a stranger in Lebanon, (where he lived all his life) he is convinced that he'd finally feel at home in Jordan. Through a series of dramedic events, it becomes clear that the two neighboring countries are worlds apart. Determined to fit in, Firas must go to extreme lengths to prove that he can finally belong.
- Who directed Ibn El Ballad (Firas Fits In)?
- Ibn El Ballad (Firas Fits In) was directed by Tony El Ghazal.
- Who stars in Ibn El Ballad (Firas Fits In)?
- Ibn El Ballad (Firas Fits In) stars Ziad Ghazal, Abdul Ghani Maqboul, Eman Mahmoud Al Gergawi, Manar Alhasis, Mohamad Imad Omran, Dalaa Alaa Hamieh.
- How long is Ibn El Ballad (Firas Fits In)?
- Ibn El Ballad (Firas Fits In) has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is Ibn El Ballad (Firas Fits In)?
- Ibn El Ballad (Firas Fits In) is a Drama, Comedy, Family film.