Experiencing Interruptions?

The Young Man Who Lost His Shadow

Ribal begins to fade day by day. What will he do in a
country still immersed in the post-war phase?

  • Aghiad Souhel Dabi
    Director
  • Aghiad Souhel Dabi
    Writer
  • Aghiad Souhel Dabi
    Producer
  • Issa Khoury
    Key Cast
    "Ribal"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    الشاب الذي فقد ظله
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 10, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Syrian Arab Republic
  • Country of Filming:
    Syrian Arab Republic
  • Language:
    Arabic
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Arabic International University
  • Bahrain Film Festival
    Manama
    Bahrain
    March 4, 2025
    Middle East
Director Biography - Aghiad Souhel Dabi

Aghiad Dabi is a Syrian filmmaker and editor, a graduate of the Arab International University’s first film directing class, his graduation film, The Young Man Who Lost His Shadow, was selected for the Bahrain International Film Festival. His short films, including Thread (a finalist in multiple international festivals) and Very Taut (honorable mention at SWIFF), have gained international recognition.

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