Who Loves The Sun
Arshia Shakiba
Canada | 2024 | 19 min
Credits:
Directing: Arshia Shakiba
Cinematography: Arshia Shakiba
Editing: Mathieu Bouchard-Malo
Sound: Sylvain Bellemare
Music: Ilyaa Ghafouri
Production: Edessa Production / Zaynê Akyol, Arshia Shakiba
Synopsys:
In war-torn northern Syria, Who Loves the Sun delves into the world of makeshift oil refineries and the stark realities of life within this post-apocalyptic landscape. Mahmood is a prominent figure in these operations, navigating harsh working conditions and complex local dynamics.
Festivals and Awards:
- Venice International Film Festival, La Biennale di Venezia, Italy | 2024 | Orizzonti Short Films International Competition * Orizzonti Award for Best Short Film
- Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Canada | 2024 | Short Cuts Competition
- International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam: IDFA, Netherlands | 2024 | Doc for Sale
- Mirage Film Festival, Norway | 2024 | Mirage Shorts
- Bogotá Short Film Festival – BOGOSHORTS, Colombia | 2024 | International Documentary Competition
- Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, France | 2025 | Lab Competition