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The Curse

In Arabic with English subtitles.
Plays In: Golden Starfish Awards Short Film Competition

 

Golden Starfish Shorts Competition

2012 | 16 min | Short Narrative

Directed by: Fyzal Boulifa

U.K.

North American Premiere

www.quarkfilms.com

Cast & Credits

Screenwriter: Fyzal Boulifa
Producers: Gavin Humphries, Karim Debbagh
Cast: Ibtissam Zabara

Program Notes

A young woman ventures far from her village into the red Moroccan desert to meet her older lover. When a small boy catches her, she can’t begin to imagine the trouble he will cause. Winner of the Short Film Prize at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight.

About the Director

Fyzal Boulifa is a British filmmaker of Moroccan descent. He is the writer and director of several short films including BURN MY BODY, described by Sight & Sound as 'extreme', 'unfortunate' and 'expertly directed, and Whore, winner of Best UK Short at London East End Film Festival and Grand Prix du Jury at Angers Premiers Plans 2010



Fri, Oct 05, 1:30PM
UA East Hampton Theater 6
Sat, Oct 06, 7:30PM
UA East Hampton Theater 6