JAMILA
Synopsis
NOUR, 16, a Palestinian American girl who grew up among western standards of beauty, visits Palestine to attend a wedding, meeting some of her relatives for the first time. On the morning of the ceremony, she begrudgingly accompanies her aunts to the salon to get ready. Guided by her aunt MONA who resents Nour's single father for leaving, Nour is overwhelmed among the new and eclectic mix of family members. She soon finds role models in her female relatives, who inspire her to embrace herself. In one morning, Nour navigates culture and belonging, finally accepting herself and her identity.
PRINCIPAL TEAM
Full Credits
- Director:
- Writer:
- Producer:
- Cinematographer:
- Production Designer:
- Editor:
- Cast:Zein Khleif, Yasmeen Fletcher, Ilham Malki, Farah Marwan, Dina Elshinnawi, Lida Ranjbaran, Sher Arar,
- First Assistant Director:Jessica Dho,
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- Line Producer:
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- Key Makeup Artist:Shy Elizabeth,
- Costume Design:Coleen Chan,
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- Original Music Composer:Abby Abdel-Khalek,
Technical specifications
- Duration:15 min