Lamya's Poem (2021)
An inspiring and timely tale about a 12-year-old Syrian refugee girl named Lamya. When she flees the violence of her country, she is given a book of poetry of the famous 13th-century Poet, Rumi. As the perils of her journey mount, the book becomes a magical gateway where she meets Rumi when he was a boy and also a refugee fleeing the violence of his time. In a shared dreamworld, they battle the monsters that follow them from their real world situations, and Lamya must help young Rumi find his calling and write the poem that 800 years later will save her life.
Director: Alexander Kronemer
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: June 14, 2021
Cast
- Millie Davis - Lamya (voice)
- Mena Massoud - Jalal-al-din "Jalal" Rumi (voice)
- Nissae Isen - Bassam (voice)
- Aya Bryn Zakarya - Lamya's Mother (voice)
- Faran Tahir - Baha Walad (voice)
- Raoul Bhaneja - Mr. Hamadani / Smuggler (voice)
Screenplay
- Alexander Kronemer
- Homayra Ziad (Script Consultant)
Music: Christopher Willis
Production: Lamya's Poem, PIP Animation Services Inc., WestEnd Films
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
poet, time portal, 13th century
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lamya's Poem about?
- An inspiring and timely tale about a 12-year-old Syrian refugee girl named Lamya. When she flees the violence of her country, she is given a book of poetry of the famous 13th-century Poet, Rumi. As the perils of her journey mount, the book becomes a magical gateway where she meets Rumi when he was a boy and also a refugee fleeing the violence of his time. In a shared dreamworld, they battle the monsters that follow them from their real world situations, and Lamya must help young Rumi find his calling and write the poem that 800 years later will save her life.
- Who directed Lamya's Poem?
- Lamya's Poem was directed by Alexander Kronemer.
- Who stars in Lamya's Poem?
- Lamya's Poem stars Millie Davis, Mena Massoud, Nissae Isen, Aya Bryn Zakarya, Faran Tahir, Raoul Bhaneja.
- How long is Lamya's Poem?
- Lamya's Poem has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Lamya's Poem?
- Lamya's Poem is a Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy film.
- Where was Lamya's Poem produced?
- Lamya's Poem was produced in Canada, United States of America.