2021 ShortFest Archive
In a cotton-farming village in Sudan, 15-year-old Nafisa has a crush on Babiker, but her parents have already arranged her marriage to a young businessman living abroad. Meanwhile, Nafisa's grandmother Al-Sit, the powerful village matriarch, has her own plans for Nafisa's future. Caught between two rigid traditions, Nafisa must find a way to forge her own path.
In competition for Best of the Festival Award, Best Live-Action Short Over 15 Minutes, and Young Cineastes Award.
In competition for Best of the Festival Award, Best Live-Action Short Over 15 Minutes, and Young Cineastes Award.