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Bloody Eyeliner

the film talks about the lives of the Palestinian people and the Palestinian wedding, and it also talks about the martyrdom of a young Palestinian man the day before his wedding.

  • Moath Mahmoud Asmar
    Director
  • Anwaar Kittane
    Writer
  • Noora Shaheen
    Writer
  • Moath Mahmoud Asmar
    Producer
  • Qais Nasr
    Key Cast
    "Farouq Salameh"
  • Ayan Badarneh
    Key Cast
    "Farouq's Mother"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    كُحل بلون الدم
  • Project Type:
    Feature, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 10 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 22, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Palestine, State of
  • Country of Filming:
    Palestine, State of
  • Language:
    Arabic
  • Shooting Format:
    Nikon Z6, 24-70mm F:4
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - An-Najah National University
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Student World Impact Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    June 18, 2023
    Official Selected
  • Palestine Cinema Days
    Ramallah
    Palestine, State of
    October 24, 2023
    Official Nominated
  • AIU Film Festival
    Al Jahra
    Kuwait
    November 5, 2023
    Official Selected
  • Al Awdeh International Film Festival
    Gaza
    Palestine, State of
    August 1, 2024
    Best Film
  • 10th Sakarya International Short Film Festival
    Sakarya
    Turkey
    October 9, 2024
    Official Selected
  • Sobh International Media Festival
    Tehran
    Iran, Islamic Republic of
    May 4, 2025
    Official Selected
  • The Digital Gate International Film Festival

    Algeria
    June 21, 2023
    Official Selected
  • Wasit International Short Film Festival

    Iraq
    April 17, 2024
    Official Selected
  • Nazra Palestine Short Film Festival

    Italy
    October 3, 2024
    Official Selected
  • Youth Empowerment Films & Songs Competition

    Lebanon
    January 26, 2026
    Official Selected
  • Egyptian American Film Festival 4th Edition

    United States
    Official Selected
  • Bardiya Flash Film Festival

    Egypt
    Official Selected / 10th Place
Director Biography - Moath Mahmoud Asmar

Moath Asmar is a Palestinian film director, screenwriter, and cinematography trainer from Nablus. His work is known for its emotional depth, strong visual language, and focus on Palestinian identity and lived reality. He studied Graphic Design at An-Najah National University and is pursuing a master’s degree in Cinema and Television, researching the dramatic use of lighting in Palestinian cinema.

Asmar directed several films, including “Lifer” (2024), “Bloody Eyeliner” (2023), and “Ramadan Kareem” (2022). His films have screened at international festivals and earned notable recognition, including Best Film at the Alawda International Festival.

Alongside directing, he provides advanced training in filmmaking and visual storytelling, supporting the development of emerging Palestinian filmmakers.

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Director Statement

My films explore the lived reality of Palestine through intimate, visually driven storytelling. I focus on moments where light, silence, and emotion reveal truths that words cannot. As a director, I feel a responsibility to preserve memory, challenge erasure, and portray my people with honesty and dignity. Through each project, I aim to craft cinema that is authentic, human, and rooted in place.