My Love Awaits Me By the Sea (2013)
Hasan Hourani, a Palestinian poet and illustrator, died aged 29 in Jaffa while trying to rescue his nephew from the sea. Shortly after, the filmmaker Mais Darwazah discovers his drawings and poems and feels drawn to Hourani's world— a universe outside space and time; a place of wonder, discovery, and freedom. Motivated by this kinship, Darwazah embarks on a journey to her homeland, Palestine: a place she has never known.
Director: Mais Darwazah
Genre: Documentary, Fantasy
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: September 7, 2013
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Cynthia Zaven
Editing: Vartan Avakian
Production: Imaginarium Films, Mengamuk Films
Country: Germany, Jordan, Lebanon
Language: العربية, English
Original Language: ar
Keywords
palestine, poetry, woman director, arabic
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Love Awaits Me By the Sea about?
- Hasan Hourani, a Palestinian poet and illustrator, died aged 29 in Jaffa while trying to rescue his nephew from the sea. Shortly after, the filmmaker Mais Darwazah discovers his drawings and poems and feels drawn to Hourani's world— a universe outside space and time; a place of wonder, discovery, and freedom. Motivated by this kinship, Darwazah embarks on a journey to her homeland, Palestine: a place she has never known.
- Who directed My Love Awaits Me By the Sea?
- My Love Awaits Me By the Sea was directed by Mais Darwazah.
- Who stars in My Love Awaits Me By the Sea?
- My Love Awaits Me By the Sea stars Muhannad Halawani, Mariam Kanj, Nael Kanj.
- How long is My Love Awaits Me By the Sea?
- My Love Awaits Me By the Sea has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is My Love Awaits Me By the Sea?
- My Love Awaits Me By the Sea is a Documentary, Fantasy film.
- Where was My Love Awaits Me By the Sea produced?
- My Love Awaits Me By the Sea was produced in Germany, Jordan, Lebanon.