Slot in Memory
شق في ذاكرة
Synopsis
In Slot in Memory, a 2013 short from Syrian filmmaker Khaled Abdulwahed, images of war are only visible through a tiny crack in an otherwise dark frame. Abdulwahed cuts between this crack and simple footage of children from Lebanon’s Sabra and Shatila refugee camps playing happily on a swing. Abdulwahed has said he had initially set out to tell a more direct account of war and trauma, but because he was physically unable to reach warzones inside Syria, he felt he couldn’t do such a project justice. Instead, filming the kids, he discovered the swing they were playing on had a crack in it, which inspired him to make the visual connection with the obscured war footage.
Release History & Theatrical Window
05/03/2013
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Khaled Abdulwahed
- Original Title
- شق في ذاكرة
- Release Date
- 05/03/2013
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Khaled Abdulwahed
Department Leadership Roster
Khaled Abdulwahed
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Slot in Memory.
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What is Slot in Memory about?
In Slot in Memory, a 2013 short from Syrian filmmaker Khaled Abdulwahed, images of war are only visible through a tiny crack in an otherwise dark frame. Abdulwahed cuts between this crack and simple footage of children from Lebanon’s Sabra and Shatila refugee camps playing happily on a swing. Abdulwahed has said he had initially set out to tell a more direct account of war and trauma, but because he was physically unable to reach warzones inside Syria, he felt he couldn’t do such a project justice. Instead, filming the kids, he discovered the swing they were playing on had a crack in it, which inspired him to make the visual connection with the obscured war footage.
Who directed Slot in Memory?
Slot in Memory was directed by Khaled Abdulwahed.
Who stars in Slot in Memory?
The principal cast of Slot in Memory includes Not specified.
When was Slot in Memory released and how long is it?
Slot in Memory was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 3m.