Mother

Resilience is a mother

Mother poster

Wanting a better life for herself and her child, Amani decides to flee Lebanon. Her journey unravels impossible choices and sacrifices only a Mother can make.

Director: Elina Saliby
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 12 min

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Hasan Hamzeh
Editing: Yara El Haj
Country: Lebanon
Language: العربية, English
Original Language: ar

Themes

The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Post-Traumatic Healing and Hope, Unwavering Faith and Hope, Feminist Awakening and the Power Struggle

Keywords

mother, sacrifice, bathroom, motherly love, love, crying, security guard, london airport, illegal, lebanese war, resilience, war, power, lebanon, women

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mother about?
Wanting a better life for herself and her child, Amani decides to flee Lebanon. Her journey unravels impossible choices and sacrifices only a Mother can make.
Who directed Mother?
Mother was directed by Elina Saliby.
Who stars in Mother?
Mother stars Yara abou Anny, Maria Hamarneh, Amena Kassouf.
How long is Mother?
Mother has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
What genre is Mother?
Mother is a Drama film.
Where was Mother produced?
Mother was produced in Lebanon.
What are the themes of Mother?
The themes of Mother include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Post-Traumatic Healing and Hope, Unwavering Faith and Hope, Feminist Awakening and the Power Struggle.