Saeed's Day

The story revolves around Saeed, a young married man who wakes up late to the sound of his alarm, starting his day in chaos and causing him to be late for important meetings. As he tries to make up for lost time, he faces several challenges, including forgetting his breakfast. During his busy day, he remembers his favorite meal, "Tower Shawarma," but first, he must attend meetings. After a series of discussions, he decides to head to the restaurant.
There, he meets the waiter, Osama, who reminds him of the importance of prayer. After performing his prayers, Saeed returns to find his shoes stolen, forcing him to wear another pair. While eating, he discovers someone wearing his stolen shoes, which leads him to steal a valuable prayer bead from that person. The events escalate as Saeed becomes embroiled in unexpected adventures, ultimately finding himself being chased. In the end, he realizes that everything that happened was just a dream and wakes up to start his day anew with a smile, having learned an important lesson about life.

Directed by: Mohammed Al Zawari

The art of the white flag

In a small town council, there is a discussion about putting up a banner calling for peace in Gaza. Every word proposed is debated, refined, and emptied of meaning by political compromises and diplomatic fears. In the end, all that remains is a white sheet, a symbol of surrender and collective impotence.

Directed by: Riccardo Pittaluga