Mahata

An experimental documentary piece about memory and exile in the Palestinian diaspora. Produced and filmed in Belfast, Northern Ireland. [Arabic with English subtitles]

  • John Culbert
    Director
  • John Culbert
    Writer
  • Mazen Iwaisi
    Writer
  • John Culbert
    Producer
  • Mazen Iwaisi
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    September 22, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    0 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Ireland
  • Country of Filming:
    Ireland
  • Language:
    Arabic
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - John Culbert

John is an upcoming writer/director from Belfast, Northern Ireland.
After working as a musician and artist, this is John's 3rd film piece.

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Director Statement

For this piece, I really wanted to explore and question the memories and recollections, not to undermine them, but rather to explore their importance.