Āh
English: In the intricate tapestry of 1950s Lebanese aristocracy, Malek, a scion of noble lineage, becomes entangled in a poignant struggle. His ardent same-sex love defies the matriarch's stern disapproval, igniting a tumultuous battle. As societal expectations bear down on him, Malek descends into profound sublimation, succumbing to an unsettling loss of reality. Tragedy strikes; his beloved becomes collateral damage—a symbol of love and stability irrevocably shattered. Malek's essence fractures, leaving him adrift in the bewildering haze of isolation.
Español: Malek, un miembro de una familia feudal libanesa, lucha por preservar su relación homosexual contra la confrontación de la matriarca. Su desaprobación lo lleva a la sublimación, y el sacrificio de su amante como daño colateral destruye un símbolo de amor y estabilidad, destrozando el sentido de sí mismo de Malek.
Français: Malek, héritier d'une famille féodale libanaise, se bat pour préserver sa relation homosexuelle face à la confrontation de la Matriarche. Son désaveu le mène à la sublimation, et le sacrifice de son amant en dommage collatéral détruit un symbole d'amour et de stabilité, brisant le sens de soi de Malek.
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Alex El DahdahDirector
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Alex El DahdahProducer
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Roody MadiProducer
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Taline BedikianCinematographer
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Alex El DahdahKey Cast
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Nadra AssafKey Cast
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William OkailyKey Cast
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Teresa Kristi AbboudKey Cast
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Demi KanaanArt Director
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Alex El DahdahWriter
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Project Title (Original Language):آه
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Project Type:Short, Student
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Genres:Drama
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Runtime:15 minutes
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Completion Date:August 1, 2020
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Production Budget:600 USD
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Country of Origin:Lebanon
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Country of Filming:Lebanon
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - Lebanese American University
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Aurora Film FestivalCaserta
Italy
August 16, 2020
Official Selection -
GlennFest Film FestivalDowney
United States
October 3, 2020
Official Selection -
IndieX Film FestLos Angeles
United States
September 19, 2020
Award of Excellence (Special Jury Mention) - August 2020 -
IndieX Film FestLos Angeles
United States
September 19, 2020
Best LGBTQ Short (August 2020) -
IndieX Film FestLos Angeles
United States
January 1, 2022
Annual Award Nominee -
Hilltop Film Festival of Diversity and InclusionBirmingham
United States
September 25, 2020
Official Selection -
Screen Power Film FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
October 5, 2020
Best LGBTQ+ Film (September 2020) -
Andromeda Film FestivalIstanbul
Turkey
November 7, 2020
Official Selection -
Hidalgo Film FestHidalgo
Mexico
November 26, 2020
Official Selection -
image+nation. festival film lgbtqueer MontrealMontreal
Canada
December 9, 2020
Official Selection -
LIFFT INDIA FILMOTSAV & AWARDS - World Cine FestMAHARASHTRA
India
December 25, 2020
Nominee -
NewFilmmakers Los AngelesLos Angeles
United States
December 12, 2020
Official Selection (InFocus: Middle Eastern Cinema) -
Top Indie Film AwardsTokyo
Japan
February 6, 2021
Official Selection -
Watersprite Film FestivalCambridge
United Kingdom
March 5, 2021
Official Selection -
Melbourne Queer Film FestivalMelbourne
Australia
March 11, 2021
Finalist -
First-Time Filmmaker SessionsLondon
United Kingdom
March 22, 2021
Official Selection -
Karnavati International Film FestivalAhmedabad
India
March 27, 2021
Official Selection -
)||( - ISAFFSaint Petersburg
Russian Federation
March 27, 2021
Honorable Mention -
KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film FestivalMumbai
India
August 19, 2021
Official Selection -
Tracce Cinematografiche Film FestRome
Italy
June 28, 2021
Official Selection -
Alvsbyn Film FestivalNorrbotten
Sweden
May 8, 2021
Official Selection -
Spring Grove Caledonia Film FestivalMinnesota
United States
July 23, 2021
Official Selection -
QueerXLos Angeles
United States
October 11, 2021
Official Selection -
Queer Global Arts Fest
United States
March 26, 2021
Official Selection -
Internacional Queer Film Festival Playa del CarmenPlaya del Carmen
Mexico
November 11, 2021
Official Selection -
Lebanese Independent Film Festival - LIFFBeirut
Lebanon
September 24, 2021
Official Selection -
Beijing Queer Film FestivalBeijing
China
November 5, 2021
Official Selection -
Las Vegas Queer Arts Film FestivalLas Vegas, NV
United States
October 15, 2021
Official Selection -
Global Youth Film Festival BangladeshDhaka
Bangladesh
November 25, 2021
Official Selection -
Las Cruces International Film FestivalLas Cruces, New Mexico
United States
March 2, 2022
Official Selection
Alex El Dahdah (born in Byblos, Lebanon) is a filmmaker and visual artist primarily focusing on collective identities, space, and memory themes. His oeuvre encompasses independent films, video art, photography, and graphic prints. El Dahdah's work has been screened and exhibited in numerous film festivals and galleries in major cities such as Los Angeles, Saint Petersburg, Mumbai, Beijing, Tokyo, London, and Montreal. His film "Āh" garnered significant recognition, earning awards at the IndieX Film Fest and Screen Power Film Festival. His participation in NewFilmmakers LA, hosted by the Academy Awards, further underscores his achievements.