Polarized
“Same town, different worlds.”
Synopsis
Lisa, an aspiring songwriter, whose farming family has suffered foreclosure is forced to work at a new, 'urban farm' where she meets Dalia. Her casual racism leads her to be fired but the women end up drawn into a passionate affair.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-11
Top Cast
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Holly Deveaux
Lisa
Maxine Denis
Dalia
Tara Samuel
Jill
Baraka Rahmani
Zein
Paul Essiembre
Sam
Adam Hurtig
Casey
Marina Stephenson Kerr
Nancy
Henriette Ivanans
Doctor
Peter Bou-Ghannam
Kareem
Abraham Asto
Omar
John B. Lowe
Teddy
Gabriel Daniels
Jon
Hesham Hammoud
Sayeed
Sarah Constible
Marjorie
Darren Martens
Ben
Elie Gemael
Tarek
Chris Sigurdson
Pastor Joe
Hanan Kattan
Aunty Hanan
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mardi Gras Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 12, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shamim Sarif
- Screenplay & Story
- Shamim Sarif
- Original Score
- Kevon Cronin
- Original Title
- Polarized
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Enlightenment Productions, Julijette, SK Enlightenment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shamim Sarif
Shamim Sarif
Kevon Cronin
Greg Nicod
John Gurdebeke, Sarah Peddie
Juliette Hagopian, Hanan Kattan
Department Leadership Roster
Shamim Sarif
Director
Kristen Sawatzky
Stunt Coordinator
Shamim Sarif
Writer
Juliette Hagopian
Producer
Hanan Kattan
Producer
Greg Nicod
Director of Photography
John Gurdebeke
Editor
Sarah Peddie
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Polarized
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What is Polarized about?
Lisa, an aspiring songwriter, whose farming family has suffered foreclosure is forced to work at a new, 'urban farm' where she meets Dalia. Her casual racism leads her to be fired but the women end up drawn into a passionate affair.
Who directed Polarized?
Polarized was directed by Shamim Sarif.
Who stars in Polarized?
The principal cast of Polarized includes Holly Deveaux, Maxine Denis, Tara Samuel, Baraka Rahmani, Paul Essiembre.
When was Polarized released and how long is it?
Polarized was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Polarized?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Polarized was composed by Kevon Cronin.