Palm Springs International Film Society
shortfest 2024 Archive

  • THE RED SEA MAKES ME WANNA CRY

    Directed by Faris Alrjoob
    Jordan/Germany | 21 minutes | California Premiere | Public Spaces, Private Lives

ShortFest 2024

A haunted Ida travels to the liminal site of her partner’s disappearance in an attempt to feel his presence one last time, and to say goodbye.

film details

Director: Faris Alrjoob
Producers: Luisa Stricker, Luma Al Hamarneh, Faris Alrjoob
Screenwriter: Matthew LaPaglia, Faris Alrjoob
Cinematographers: Mahmoud Belakhel
Editor: Benedikt Strick
Music: Omar Fadel
Cast: Clara Schwinning, Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, Mohammad Nizar, Anwar Khalil
Original Language Title: البحر الأحمر يبكي
Country: Jordan/Germany
Language: in Arabic and German with English subtitles
Year: 2023
Running Time: 21 minutes
Premiere Status: California Premiere
Primary Company: MAD Solutions
Contact Email: distribution@mad-solutions.com
Website: https://mad-distribution.film/movies/movie1115437.php

Screening in:

Public Spaces, Private Lives

How we present ourselves in public isn't always who we are in private. Personal secrets, hidden desires, and public personas clash in this selection of films.

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ShortFest 2024