The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry
البحر الأحمر يبكي
Synopsis
A haunted woman named Ida journeys from Germany to Jordan, to an eerie and deserted port town on the Red Sea where her partner, Ismail, recently disappeared. Wandering through desolate bars, hotels, and offices, Ida attempts to feel Ismail’s presence one last time and to say goodbye.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-30
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Festival / Special Debut
April 20, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Faris Alrjoob
- Screenplay & Story
- Faris Alrjoob, Matthew LaPaglia
- Original Score
- Omar Fadel
- Original Title
- البحر الأحمر يبكي
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Jordan
- Spoken Languages
- German, Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Faris Alrjoob
Faris Alrjoob, Matthew LaPaglia
Omar Fadel
Mahmoud Belakhel
Benedikt Strick
Luisa Stricker, Faris Alrjoob, Luma Al-Hamarneh
Department Leadership Roster
Alina Musiol
Production Design
Luisa Stricker
Producer
Faris Alrjoob
Director
Faris Alrjoob
Writer
Faris Alrjoob
Producer
Matthew LaPaglia
Writer
Luma Al-Hamarneh
Producer
Benedikt Strick
Editor
Mahmoud Belakhel
Director of Photography
Omar Fadel
Original Music Composer
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What is The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry about?
A haunted woman named Ida journeys from Germany to Jordan, to an eerie and deserted port town on the Red Sea where her partner, Ismail, recently disappeared. Wandering through desolate bars, hotels, and offices, Ida attempts to feel Ismail’s presence one last time and to say goodbye.
Who directed The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry?
The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry was directed by Faris Alrjoob.
Who stars in The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry?
The principal cast of The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry includes Clara Schwinning, Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, Mohammad Nizar, Anwar Khalil.
When was The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry released and how long is it?
The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry was composed by Omar Fadel.