Movie Details
Original Language:English
The Script
7 min
The Script is born out of the artists research into online content connected with the Arab world Exploring YouTube using relatively neutral search terms such as father and son Zaatari discovered multiple videos depicting fathers praying Despite being produced by different men from different regions in the Middle East Zaatari observed telling similarities in content which depicted men fulfilling the duty of salah the ritual of five daily prayers undertaken by practicing Muslims within a domestic setting As breaking off from prayer is often frowned upon the fathers continue praying despite their childrens mischievous attempts to distract them In The Script Zaatari presents a filmed reenactment of these touching moments paying homage to dual commitment to faith and fatherhood
DirectorAkram Zaatari
