Experiencing Interruptions?

Far from it

During the Covid pandemic, Gabriel, an attractive young man, finds himself wandering through the quaint streets of a small French village, having fled his parents' home. Following a clumsy shoplifting attempt, he crosses paths with Wared, an elegant foreigner in her fifties. She intervenes, rescuing him from the situation and extends an invitation to her home, where she provides him with a hearty meal. What begins as a one-night refuge evolves into a more permanent arrangement.

  • Mario Ghabali
    Director
    Puncture
  • Mario Ghabali
    Writer
    Puncture
  • Pierre-Henri Malot
    Producer
  • Mario Ghabali
    Producer
    Puncture
  • Darina Al Joundi
    Key Cast
    "Wared"
    A Lost Man, Athena, Dirty Difficult Dangerous
  • Andrea Poupard
    Key Cast
    "Gabriel"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Loin de Là
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Romance, Drama
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 26 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 31, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Lebanon
  • Country of Filming:
    France
  • Language:
    French
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Université Paris Panthéon-Sorbonne
Director Biography - Mario Ghabali

Mario Ghabali grew up in Metn, Lebanon. He directed his first short film, "Puncture" which was selected in multiple international festivals, during his studies at the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts (ALBA) in 2021. Mario also gained hands-on experience on various film sets, working across different departments to broaden his understanding of the craft. In 2022, he moved to Paris to pursue a master's degree in directing and screenwriting at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. During his time in Paris, he wrote and directed a short film for the prestigious Centre Pompidou's "Hors Pistes" festival and independently created "Far from it" in 2024, starring renowned actress Darina Al Joundi.

Mario is now established in Paris, where he is currently developing a new short film and beginning the writing process for his first feature film. His journey reflects his dedication to storytelling and his goal of representing diverse voices and evoking empathy through his work.

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