The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry (2023)
A haunted woman named Ida journeys from Germany to Jordan, to an eerie and deserted port town on the Red Sea where her partner, Ismail, recently disappeared. Wandering through desolate bars, hotels, and offices, Ida attempts to feel Ismail’s presence one last time and to say goodbye.
Director: Faris Alrjoob
Genre: Romance, Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: May 24, 2023
Cast
- Clara Schwinning - Ida Fehrmann
- Ahmed Shihab-Eldin - Ismail
- Mohammad Nizar - Musa
- Anwar Khalil - Raymond
Screenplay
Music: Omar Fadel
Cinematography: Mahmoud Belakhel
Editing: Benedikt Strick
Production: Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln
Country: Germany, Jordan
Language: Deutsch, العربية, English
Original Language: en
Themes
Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter, Moving Relationship Stories
Keywords
loss, jordan, romance, grief, travel, relationship, arab, german
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry about?
- A haunted woman named Ida journeys from Germany to Jordan, to an eerie and deserted port town on the Red Sea where her partner, Ismail, recently disappeared. Wandering through desolate bars, hotels, and offices, Ida attempts to feel Ismail’s presence one last time and to say goodbye.
- Who directed The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry?
- The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry was directed by Faris Alrjoob.
- Who stars in The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry?
- The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry stars Clara Schwinning, Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, Mohammad Nizar, Anwar Khalil.
- How long is The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry?
- The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry?
- The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry is a Romance, Thriller, Drama film.
- Where was The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry produced?
- The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry was produced in Germany, Jordan.
- What are the themes of The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry?
- The themes of The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry include: Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter, Moving Relationship Stories.