This Little Father Obsession (2016)
At the heart of this bold and compelling hybrid film are questions about the significance of lineage and what is bequeathed. The film begins with Selim Mourad staging a portrait of his own nuclear family, in which he claims a place on his own terms while facing up to the fact that he will not father a family because he is same-sex loving. After his sister’s passing, Mourad became his parents’ only child, but he is burdened with the knowledge that he is the last male to carry the family name. Meanwhile, the old building where his family lives and was bequeathed by his grandfather, is falling apart, but neither his father, nor aunt, can afford the cost of repairs.
Director: Sélim Mourad
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: September 15, 2016
Country: Lebanon
Original Language: ar
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is This Little Father Obsession about?
- At the heart of this bold and compelling hybrid film are questions about the significance of lineage and what is bequeathed. The film begins with Selim Mourad staging a portrait of his own nuclear family, in which he claims a place on his own terms while facing up to the fact that he will not father a family because he is same-sex loving. After his sister’s passing, Mourad became his parents’ only child, but he is burdened with the knowledge that he is the last male to carry the family name. Meanwhile, the old building where his family lives and was bequeathed by his grandfather, is falling apart, but neither his father, nor aunt, can afford the cost of repairs.
- Who directed This Little Father Obsession?
- This Little Father Obsession was directed by Sélim Mourad.
- How long is This Little Father Obsession?
- This Little Father Obsession has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- Where was This Little Father Obsession produced?
- This Little Father Obsession was produced in Lebanon.