Best Drama Short 2021 Winner

Diana

Diana, a young farmer who comes from a conservative family, lives in the rural villages of the country. During her day-off, she and her two sisters sit on the rooftop, preparing themselves for the wedding of one of the neighbors. Weddings are an essential occasion for the women in the village; they use it to celebrate what's left of their femininity, which is lost mainly due to their hard work on the farms. As for Diana, it's a great chance to meet her secret boyfriend. After she meets with him on the appointed time and place, where they would have their privacy, her mother discovers her relationship with the young man, which leads to her whole family finding out as well. On the third day, at dawn, all of the family women ride the truck to go to work on the farm as usual. As Diana's father requested, her brother, who accompanies them, takes all the unmarried women with him. He wants them to see it. None of the girls on the truck are talking; no birds are singing; it is cold. It is Diana's last day.

Section

  • Best Director

Director

Maysoon Khaled

Duration

24'

Country

Jordan

Language

Arabic

Year

2020