Give Up the Ghost

Salam’s dream of becoming a mother shatters when she finds out that she is unable to have children with her husband. A lifetime of convictions and beliefs are put to the test as she she must make a choice.

A laconic drama about the dignity of women – and men.

Zain Duraie grew up in Amman She studied film in Toronto and worked as an assistant to Annemarie Jacir. «Give Up the Ghost» has won several awards.

Screenplay: Zain Duraie

Cinematography: Benoît Chamaillard

Music: Akher Zapheer

Editing: Abdallah Saada

Cast:
Maria Zreik
Ziad Bakri
Nibal Al Awadi
Amin Safi