28th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival
Dear Mom
synopsis
An empathic observational documentary unveils the everyday life of a terminally ill woman. Despite the paralyzing pain and the unfavourable prognosis, she keeps learning new things and builds a relationship with the woman who lovingly cares for her day and night. The trauma of the impending final farewell transforms into a strong bond between the two women. The fear of death intertwines with the feelings of closeness and gratitude.
„I will never be able to show her my gratitude. But I am extremely grateful.“ (Faizan Ali)
biography
Faizan Ali (1991) is a Pakistani director, who cooperated as a director of photography with the renowned filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy for four years. Currently, he is a student at the Doc Nomads documentary film programme. In his works, he aims at creating an intimate connection with the emotions and viewpoints of the persons that he observes.more about film
| director: | Faizan Ali |
| producer: | Faizan Ali, Victor Candeias |
| editing: | Nathália Gardin |
| sound: | Faizan Ali |
