The Burdened

Aden, Yemen. Isra’a and Ahmed put all their efforts offering a normal life and education to their three young children. When they find out that Isra'a is pregnant again, they have to make difficult decisions guided only by their family's interest.

Festivals & awards

Berlinale 2023
Amnesty International Film Prize
Cairo International Film Festival
Chicago International Film Festival
Gold Hugo New Directors Competition
Cinema Jove – Valencia International Film Festival
Jury Prize Best Directing
Jury Prize Best Scirpt
Palm Springs International Film Festival
Taipei Film Festival
Special Jury Prize International New Talent Competition
Carthage Film Festival
Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival
Durban International Film Festival
Best Screenplay International Competition
Pune International Film Festival
International Crime and Punishment Film Festival
Jury Special Award Best Feature Film
Rome MedFilm Festival
Jury Award Feature Film Competition