Saudi in Amercia (2007) Directed by Fahmi Farahat
Directed & Edited by Fahmi Farahat
Produced by Ahmad Zahra
Synopsis
Since that tragic day, Saudis living in America came under scrutiny as many Americans wondered about Saudis; who are they; what are they doing in the US; why do they hate us; do they support Osama Bin Laden; how do they feel about 9/11; and most importantly why do they oppress their women?
Saudi filmmaker Fahmi Farahat takes his camera and invites us into his own life in an attempt to answer these questions. He captures the views and attitudes of his family and friends, who are either living or visiting the US, through which he explores the many issues that surround Saudis in America.
The film is Producer by Ahmad Zahra and Executive Produced by Mohannad Malas. Other credits include Director of Photography John Taylor and Music Composer Vicente Avella who starts the opening sequence of the film with his own rendition of the Star Spangled Banner, a fusion of Arabic and Western style music. The film also features the song My Favorite Passages by Ani from her Album "One".
Festivals
Honorary Mention
Gulf Film Festival - Dubai, UAE 2008
Official selection
Saudi Film Festival - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2012
Monterrey International Film Festival - Monterrey, Mexico 2008
| Social & Politics | 2007 | 62 mins | IMDB |
Directed & Edited by
Fahmi Farahat
Produced by
Fahmi Farahat
Riyadh Alsalhani
Mohammed Sendi
Writin by
Fahmi Farahat
Riyadh Alsalhani
Shahad Ameen
Supervising Prodcuer
Raja Sayer
Director of Photography
Mohammed Sendi
Production Designer
Hanna Saad
Colorist
Neil Mackay
Music By
Hamad Masqati
Khalid Mahmood
Sound Design & Mixing
Khalid Mahmood
Production Manager / 1st AD
Abdullah Ahmad
2nd AD
Lorain Issa
CAST
Mohammed Alqess
Osama Alqess
Manar Alali
Riyadh Alsalhani
Abdullah Al-Saigh
Abdean Sendi