Experiencing Interruptions?

In The Shadow of A Patriarch

Growing up away from his native Iraq, Jalal is already under immense pressure. Added to that, the art major attending a Jordanian art school cannot pass a day without a comparison to his late father, a criticism of his carelessness, or a mention of patriarchy. From a night drive, to a visit to the shops, to a game of cards with his friends, Jalal cannot quite seem to escape the looming shadow of his father.

  • Zeid Mustafa
    Director
    Claustrophobia
  • Zeid Mustafa
    Writer
    Claustrophobia
  • Humam Alrawi
    Writer
  • Zeid Mustafa
    Producer
    Claustrophobia
  • Humam Alrawi
    Key Cast
  • Zyad Abo Hajeelh
    Key Cast
  • Basel Abu Rashed
    Key Cast
  • Hamzeh Al-Khateeb
    Key Cast
    "Claustrophobia"
  • Qais Al-Nabulse
    Key Cast
  • Asem Mustafa
    Key Cast
  • Hesham Mestarehi
    Key Cast
  • Rakan Rihani
    Film Score
  • Hamzeh Al-Khateeb
    Light Technician
  • Qais Al-Nabulse
    Boom Operators
  • Hamzeh Al-Khateeb
    Boom Operators
  • Zeid Mustafa
    Editor & Colorist
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    نَفْس عيُون أَبُوهْ
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Narrative, Experimental, Social Commentary
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 27, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    150 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Jordan
  • Country of Filming:
    Jordan
  • Language:
    Arabic
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Rhodes College
  • Duemila30 International Sustainability Film Festival & Experience
    Milan
    Italy
    May 6, 2022
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Zeid Mustafa

A Jordanian director attending Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, that began his career as an editor, but has tailored his craft ever since to become as versatile as can be. Directing, editing, camera-operating, and color grading are among the fields that this rising director has mastered. Despite his pursuit of a career in the medical and scientific fields, Mustafa believes that his passion for filmmaking is equally as important and will continue to be for as long as he lives. Most recently, Mustafa's In The Shadow of a Patriarch was admitted to the well-renowned Duemila30 - International Sustainability Film Festival & Experience in Milan, Italy.

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