Spotlight on Merna
Merna in de Spotlight
Synopsis
Taking part in The Voice Kids is already quite something, but for 11-year-old Merna it’s really something special. Her parents had to flee Iraq because they are part of the Christian minority, and IS was threatening to kidnap Merna. They now live in Lebanon, where one in three people is a refugee. The family has been waiting for two years for permission to move on. FaceTiming with her older sister, who stayed behind in Iraq, and cooking her favorite dishes with her mother make the situation more bearable. But what also really helps is singing – this calms Merna and makes her less afraid. She used to sing only in church, but since The Voice her beautiful, melancholy voice touches everyone. Because of her status as a refugee, Merna isn’t allowed to attend the foreign performances with the other finalists, but she’s now a national celebrity in Lebanon.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mirjam Marks
- Original Title
- Merna in de Spotlight
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Release Date
- 17/11/2016
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- IKONdocs
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mirjam Marks
Johny Karam
Sander Cijsouw
Department Leadership Roster
Mirjam Marks
Director
Johny Karam
Director of Photography
Sander Cijsouw
Editor
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What is Spotlight on Merna about?
Taking part in The Voice Kids is already quite something, but for 11-year-old Merna it’s really something special. Her parents had to flee Iraq because they are part of the Christian minority, and IS was threatening to kidnap Merna. They now live in Lebanon, where one in three people is a refugee. The family has been waiting for two years for permission to move on. FaceTiming with her older sister, who stayed behind in Iraq, and cooking her favorite dishes with her mother make the situation more bearable. But what also really helps is singing – this calms Merna and makes her less afraid. She used to sing only in church, but since The Voice her beautiful, melancholy voice touches everyone. Because of her status as a refugee, Merna isn’t allowed to attend the foreign performances with the other finalists, but she’s now a national celebrity in Lebanon.
Who directed Spotlight on Merna?
Spotlight on Merna was directed by Mirjam Marks.
Who stars in Spotlight on Merna?
The principal cast of Spotlight on Merna includes Not specified.
When was Spotlight on Merna released and how long is it?
Spotlight on Merna was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 15m.