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Samaa

Ehsan Gharib
2024 | 2 min
A caged bird, yearning to fly, finds release through the transcendent power of music and movement. Revelling in the magic and mechanics of cinema, Ehsan Gharib crafts a striking, hand-painted animated short on the themes of freedom and ecstasy.

Awards and distinctions

  • Dada National Prize
    Festival du nouveau cinéma, Montréal
    2024