night games
short film | 13 min
While his mother cries at night, because her husband is out gambling, a young boy escapes into fantasies of rescuing his father from his intoxicated friends.
A magical drama based on a short story and childhood experiences. Premiered at Uppsala Short, Cleveland International, won award for Best Cinematography at West Nordic, and available at Apple TV, Amazon Prime and Filmcentrum.
Dylan Kjellin as the boy Samir
Simon Mezher (Kalifat) as the boys father
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Marco Lucà, Managing Curator at Film Shortage
"compelling and deeply moving, offering a unique perspective on coping with trauma"