Baadarane
KP
A young boy from Mount Lebanon grapples with his mother’s sudden death, questioning the foundation of his faith and whether God punishes or saves people. In a series of mischievous challenges spreading anarchy in his tight-knit village, he attempts to hear back from God, yet hears nothing. His growing frustrations turn sinister and violent, as he rejects the religious traditions that once shaped his life. In the absence of God’s response, he realizes the absurdity of the world around him. His rebellion spirals into darkness in this modern spin on the myth of Prometheus through the eyes of an eight-year-old Druz child from Baadarane.
Samah El Kadi is a Lebanese director and screenwriter. His short film Stardust received an International Emmy nomination. A graduate of the New York Film Academy, he has directed award-winning shorts and commercials for global brands. He is currently developing his debut feature, The Olive Press, while preparing two new short films.