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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.

  • Fidae Sbaai
    Director
  • Fidae Sbaai
    Writer
  • Ahmed Kchikich
    Producer
  • Marouan Ben Larbi
    Key Cast
    "The Chamber guy"
  • Mohamed Larbi Abdi
    Key Cast
    "The costume guy"
  • Zohra Ammari
    Key Cast
    "The seamstress"
  • Ahmed Hossaini Dokkali
    Key Cast
    "The construction worker"
  • Cooper Lee Smith
    Original Music
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    الشامبري
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    July 25, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Morocco
  • Country of Filming:
    Morocco
  • Language:
    No Dialogue
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Sahar International Short Film Festival
    Manchester
    United Kingdom
    October 26, 2024
    World Premiere
    Best Fiction Short Film
  • Festival du court-métrage Marocain de Sidi Kacem
    Sidi Kacem
    Morocco
    November 1, 2024
    Moroccan Premiere
    Best Actor (Marouan Ben Larbi)
  • Black Cat Award International Film Festival
    La Paz
    November 11, 2024
    Special Mention About Directing
  • KASBAH Film Festival Ouarzazate
    Ouarzazate
    Morocco
    November 7, 2024
  • International Festival of Cinema and Immigration Oujda
    Oujda
    Morocco
    November 24, 2024
    Tangier Film Festival
  • Tangier Film Festival
    Tangier
    Morocco
    November 21, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Fantasticon Film Fest
    Milan
    Italy
    November 22, 2024
    Italian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Karama Human Rights Film Festival
    Aman
    Jordan
    December 9, 2024
    Jordanian Premiere
    Karama Feather Award Nominee
  • Varsity Film Expo
    Lusaka
    Zambia
    December 5, 2024
    Honorable Mention
  • The 13th Festival of Cinematic Clubs
    El Jadida
    Morocco
    December 11, 2024
    Directing Award & Best Actor (Marouan Ben Larbi)
  • Coliseum International Film Festival
    Rome
    Italy
    December 5, 2024
    Official Selection
  • TanjaZoom (Tangier Social Cinema Festival)
    Tangier
    Morocco
    December 20, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Festival de Goma
    Goma
    December 9, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Festival National du Court-Métrage de Berrechid
    Berrechid
    Morocco
    December 28, 2024
    Grand Prize
  • Trans Africa International Film Festival
    Adamawa
    Nigeria
    November 29, 2024
  • Emirates Film Festival
    Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
    January 24, 2025
  • Kalakari Film Fest
    Dewas
    India
    January 17, 2025
  • Ahmedabad International Film Festival
    Ahmedabad
    India
    April 18, 2025
  • Dystopian Fragments Rawy Films
    Amsterdam
    Netherlands
    March 28, 2025
  • Al Awdah International Film Festival
    Gaza
    Palestine, State of
    May 15, 2025
  • Rif International Amazigh Film Festival
    Tetouan
    Morocco
    May 23, 2025
  • Orlando International Film Festival
    Orlando
    United States
    June 20, 2025
  • International Festival of Red Cross and Health Films
    Varna
    Bulgaria
    June 13, 2025
  • Mediterraneo Festival Corto
    Diamante
    Italy
    August 2, 2025
  • Southport International Short Film Festival
    Southport
    United Kingdom
    July 20, 2025
  • Kobani International Film Festival
    Bochum
    Germany
    September 5, 2025
    Quarter-Finalist
  • Bardia International Film Festival
    Cairo
    Egypt
    September 11, 2025
  • Realtime International FILM Festival
    Bristol
    United Kingdom
    October 17, 2025
  • 7th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival
    Kathmandu
    Nepal
    January 30, 2026
  • Bardia International Film Festival
    Cairo
    Egypt
  • The Chenini Mediterranean Film Days

    Tunisia
  • NanoCon International Film Festival

    United States
    Award Nominee
  • Egyptian American Film Festival

    United States
  • Films That Move

    Jamaica
    Honorable Mention
  • Tianjin International Academic Film Festival
    Tianjin
    China
  • Midnight Monster Club Short Film Festival

    United States
  • Taza Festival International Ciné-Café
    Taza
    Morocco
  • CinemaKing International Film Festival

    Bangladesh
  • Out Of The Frame Marrakech Short Film Days
    Marrakech
    Morocco
  • Cinestesya Film Festival

    Portugal
  • VisiOn Film Festival

    Italy
  • Out Of The Frame Marrakech Short Film Days
    Marrakech
    Morocco
  • Yarha Film Festival
    Yaoundé
    Cameroon
    Jury Special Mention
  • Sumer Film Festival

    Iraq
    Golden Sumer Shield 1st prize
  • Nepal Africa International Film Festival

    Nepal
  • Julob International Film Festival

    Nigeria
  • The Short Film Channel

    United Kingdom
  • Famagusta Film Festival

    United States
    Honorable Mention
  • ICJ International Film Award

    Ukraine
  • Douala International Film Festival
    Douala
    Cameroon
    Jury Special Mention
Director Biography - Fidae Sbaai

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.

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