The Chamber
A young man lives in a dark, strange chamber, unsuitable for a decent life, trying to cope with constant disturbances from outside. One day, strange people bring him something that will change his life and lead him on a journey of contradictions, troubles and uncertainties.
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Fidae SbaaiDirector
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Fidae SbaaiWriter
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Ahmed KchikichProducer
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Marouan Ben LarbiKey Cast"The Chamber guy"
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Mohamed Larbi AbdiKey Cast"The costume guy"
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Zohra AmmariKey Cast"The seamstress"
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Ahmed Hossaini DokkaliKey Cast"The construction worker"
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Cooper Lee SmithOriginal Music
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Project Title (Original Language):الشامبري
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:20 minutes
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Completion Date:July 26, 2024
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Production Budget:5,000 USD
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Country of Origin:Morocco
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Sahar International Short Film FestivalManchester
United Kingdom
October 26, 2024
World Premiere
Best Fiction Short Film -
Festival du court-métrage Marocain de Sidi KacemSidi Kacem
Morocco
November 1, 2024
Moroccan Premiere
Best Actor (Marouan Ben Larbi) -
Black Cat Award International Film FestivalLa Paz
Bolivia, Plurinational State of
November 11, 2024
Special Mention About Directing -
KASBAH Film Festival OuarzazateOuarzazate
Morocco
November 7, 2024 -
International Festival of Cinema and Immigration OujdaOujda
Morocco
November 24, 2024
Tangier Film Festival -
Tangier Film FestivalTangier
Morocco
November 21, 2024
Official Selection -
Fantasticon Film FestMilan
Italy
November 22, 2024
Italian Premiere
Official Selection -
Karama Human Rights Film FestivalAman
Jordan
December 9, 2024
Jordanian Premiere
Karama Feather Award Nominee -
Varsity Film ExpoLusaka
Zambia
December 5, 2024
Honorable Mention -
The 13th Festival of Cinematic ClubsEl Jadida
Morocco
December 11, 2024
Directing Award & Best Actor (Marouan Ben Larbi) -
Coliseum International Film FestivalRome
Italy
December 5, 2024
Official Selection -
TanjaZoom (Tangier Social Cinema Festival)Tangier
Morocco
December 20, 2024
Official Selection -
Festival de GomaGoma
Congo, the Democratic Republic of the
December 9, 2024
Official Selection -
Festival National du Court-Métrage de BerrechidBerrechid
Morocco
December 28, 2024
Grand Prize
Fidae Sbaai is a Moroccan filmmaker, screenwriter, editor, and graphic designer based in Tangier. With over 15 years of experience in the audiovisual industry, he holds a Professional License in Cinema and Audiovisual, a Specialized Technician Diploma in Infographics, and an advanced diploma in French (DALF C1). Fidae has created numerous cinematic projects, including the short films “Instinct (2012)”, “The Riddle (2014)”, and “The Chamber (2024)”, as well as the documentaries “To me... (2010)” and Once Kachela (2011). He also participated in the Chevrolet Middle East project at the Original Narrative Film Festival in Dubai, alongside the presentation of his short film “The Riddle”.
Throughout his career, Fidae has won several awards, including the Audience Award for his documentary “To me...” at the Cinéma Jeunes Talents Festival in Tangier. His short film “The Riddle” earned him the Best Director Award at the International Festival in Tyre, Lebanon, the Grand Prize at the International Youth Film Festival in Palestine, as well as numerous top awards at national festivals in Morocco.