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Salim

Salim faces a psychiatrist in France and a brutal policeman in Syria—two encounters bound by a common struggle: his inability to speak.

Short Synopsis
The film follows Salim, a political refugee and former detainee who has fled to France. During a therapy session, he is forced to relive a traumatizing episode from his imprisonment, revealing the lingering scars of his past.

  • Zain Bouch
    Director
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    December 1, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    France
  • Language:
    Arabic, French
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Distribution Information
  • WIND CINEMA
    Sales Agent
    Country: France
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Zain Bouch

I am Zain Bouch, a film director and screenwriter, originally from Syria, who arrived in France after being forced into exile at the age of 17. My journey to France has deepened my commitment to combating oppression in my homeland while steadfastly preserving my cultural identity through cinematic expression.

I graduated in Cinema and Audiovisual Studies from the University of Sorbonne-Nouvelle and hold a Master’s degree in Directing, Screenwriting, and Production from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne.

During my studies, I wrote and directed a short film, *Salim*, that won Best Screenplay and Audience Prize at the Objectif Censier festival and was selected in multiple other festivals in France.

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