Private Project

TURMOIL

A former war photographer in the 90s gets robbed by a child. Following the kid leads him to a dark place. SHAWKY is not able to detach himself from what he saw and this will trigger his PTSD caused by the war.

  • Toni Yazbeck Abi Khalil
    Director
  • Toni Yazbeck Abi Khalil
    Writer
  • Christie Sami Moukarzel
    Writer
  • Christie Sami Moukarzel
    Producer
  • Yazbeck Melhem Abi Khalil
    Producer
  • Joseph Toni Maroun
    Key Cast
    "Shawky"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 20, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    6,700 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Lebanon
  • Country of Filming:
    Lebanon
  • Language:
    Arabic
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - American university of science and technology
Director Biography - Toni Yazbeck Abi Khalil

I’m a creative and passionate Lebanese filmmaker with a firm belief in the power of cinema, I am driven to create films that have the potential to make a profound impact and driving positive change in the world.

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