Prayer
Synopsis
In a Lisbon techno club, Abdul, an immigrant worker on his very first shift, is on a video call with his wife Aliyah, who is going into labor and urging him to be present, while his new boss Maria desperately calls for his help. Caught between work’s demands and his son’s birth, Abdul grapples with the fear of losing his job and the challenge of becoming a father from afar, and fights with his strict father-in-law for his right to perform the sacred tradition of reciting the Adhan for his newborn son. The film Prayer, which explores the intersection of tradition, fatherhood, and the struggles of undocumented immigrant labor, is based on the autobiographical story of its screenwriter, Deo Mahameru. The project was created as a student film within the KinoEyes Joint European Film Masters at Lusofona University in Lisbon.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sofia Geweiler
- Screenplay & Story
- Deo Mahameru
- Original Score
- Olaf Taranczewski
- Original Title
- Prayer
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Lusófona University
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sofia Geweiler
Deo Mahameru
Olaf Taranczewski
Ashma Pokharel
Piyush Garud
Department Leadership Roster
Sofia Geweiler
Director
Deo Mahameru
Screenplay
Piyush Garud
Producer
Ashma Pokharel
Editor
Natalia Castañola
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Prayer.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer
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What is Prayer about?
In a Lisbon techno club, Abdul, an immigrant worker on his very first shift, is on a video call with his wife Aliyah, who is going into labor and urging him to be present, while his new boss Maria desperately calls for his help. Caught between work’s demands and his son’s birth, Abdul grapples with the fear of losing his job and the challenge of becoming a father from afar, and fights with his strict father-in-law for his right to perform the sacred tradition of reciting the Adhan for his newborn son. The film Prayer, which explores the intersection of tradition, fatherhood, and the struggles of undocumented immigrant labor, is based on the autobiographical story of its screenwriter, Deo Mahameru. The project was created as a student film within the KinoEyes Joint European Film Masters at Lusofona University in Lisbon.
Who directed Prayer?
Prayer was directed by Sofia Geweiler.
Who stars in Prayer?
The principal cast of Prayer includes Igor Regalla, Joana Pialgata, Eric Santos, Inês Corino, Sofia Franco.
When was Prayer released and how long is it?
Prayer was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Prayer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prayer was composed by Olaf Taranczewski.