HANEEN

United Arab Emirates/2006/Arabic dialogue with English subtitles /Colour/Video HD/92 mins

In present-day UAE, a drama unfolds surrounding an old woman, Um Alkul (Moza Almazroie), who is well known for always having helped people. When she goes into a coma, a young couple starts to investigate her motivations and character. In a related story, an artist runs amok after a painfully felt incident. This intriguing film is made by young talents in acting, writing and direction who are trying to pave the way forward in establishing Emirati cinema.

Director: Mohammed Al Traifi
Producers: Mohammed Al Traifi, Hani Al Shaibani
Scriptwriters: Mohammed Al Traifi, Yousef Ibrahim
Cinematographer: Peter Davies Editor: Caren Clouge
Composer: Fahad Al Jasmi
Cast: Yelda, Abdul Rahman Al Mulla, Abdul Hameed Al Blushi, Mirvet Al Mutairy, Shahad Al Yaseen, Fatima Abdulrahim, Juma’an Al Rowayai, Islam Kamal, Naji Khamis, Moza Al Mazroei ‮