Dear Mom

Faizan Ali / Hungary / 2020 / International Premiere / 15 min.

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.