Over Zonen (2012)

Directed by Shady El-Hamus

Music by Baris Akardere

Over Zonen (2012)

Directed by Shady El-Hamus

Music by Baris Akardere

Over Zonen (or: ‘About Sons’) is a short film by Dutch director Shady El-Hamus (De Libi, Malik, Nachtschade). The 23-year-old Mounir is stuck between two cultures. He leads his own life in Amsterdam and returns home after a long time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his depressed father. On the anniversary suppressed emotions turn up, and Mounir is confronted with the separation of his family.

Over Zonen (or: ‘About Sons’) is a short film by Dutch director Shady El-Hamus (De Libi, Malik, Nachtschade). The 23-year-old Mounir is stuck between two cultures. He leads his own life in Amsterdam and returns home after a long time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his depressed father. On the anniversary suppressed emotions turn up, and Mounir is confronted with the separation of his family.

• Winner of the ‘Dioraphte Award’ at the Netherlands Film Festival 2012
• London Short Film Festival 2014 - Official Selection
  

• Winner of the ‘Dioraphte Award’ at the Netherlands Film Festival 2012
• London Short Film Festival 2014 - Official Selection