Experiencing Interruptions?

Far from it

After fleeing his privileged but stifling life, young Gabriel finds himself in a remote village, desperate enough to steal canned food. His clumsy attempt is interrupted by Ward, a charming older Lebanese woman who offers him shelter. Taken aback by her suspicious kindness, Gabriel decides to rob her but finds himself sticking around longer than expected. As days stretch into weeks, their interactions give way to an unusual connection. Together, they navigate a fragile balance between mistrust and intimacy, discovering in each other what they didn’t realize they were searching for.

  • 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:
    December 16, 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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