Gaza Bride17
TITLE
Gaza Bride17
DIRECTOR
Waseem Khair
COUNTRY
Palestine, UK, Estonia
YEAR
2025
DURATION
20′
GENRE
Fiction
Gaza Bride17
A fisherman from Gaza is trapped in his haunting memories After losing his only child, he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder that leads him on a psychological journey, reliving his tragedy in a different reality.
DIRECTOR BIOGRAPHY - Waseem Khair
Khair is an independent Palestinian director actor and producer whose artistic journey has spanned several disciplines within the performing arts. He began his career in theatre, where he distinguished himself as both an actor and a director. His remarkable talent and innovative approach earned him numerous national and international awards, underscoring his dedication and passion for the performing arts. In 2013, Khair made a significant transition into the realm of filmmaking, embracing the roles of director and producer. He directed his first experimental short “Throe” in 2013 starring Palestinian actor Maisa Abd El Hadi, his second short “120 km” is a short documentary production of 2015, his third short “Gaza Bride 17” is starting it`s festivals journey in 2025. Khair is also now in development with his first debut feature film “Minus 40”. This shift into films marked the beginning of a new chapter in his creative career, allowing him to delve deeper into storytelling through the lens of film. Over the years, he has accumulated a wealth of experience in various capacities within the industry, including location manager, assistant director, line producer, casting director, and production manager. This diverse skill set has enabled him to contribute to a wide array of productions, encompassing films, television series, and various television programs.
- DirectorWaseem Khair
- ScreenplayWASEEM KHAIR
- CinematographyASHRAF DEWANI
- Cast
- EditingABDALLA SADA
- Producer/s Sana Tanous, Mariam Basha
- Production Company
- Distributor/sRadiator IP Sales Sales Agent Belgium
- Project TitleGaza Bride17
- Project TypeFiction
- Completion Date1 January 2025
- Country of originPalestine, UK, Estonia
- Country of filmingPalestine, UK, Estonia
- LanguageArabic, English, Hebrew
- First-time Filmmaker No
- Student ProjectNo
Waseem Khair
Khair is an independent Palestinian director actor and producer whose artistic journey has spanned several disciplines within the performing arts. He began his career in theatre, where he distinguished himself as both an actor and a director. His remarkable talent and innovative approach earned him numerous national and international awards, underscoring his dedication and passion for the performing arts. In 2013, Khair made a significant transition into the realm of filmmaking, embracing the roles of director and producer. He directed his first experimental short “Throe” in 2013 starring Palestinian actor Maisa Abd El Hadi, his second short “120 km” is a short documentary production of 2015, his third short “Gaza Bride 17” is starting it`s festivals journey in 2025. Khair is also now in development with his first debut feature film “Minus 40”. This shift into films marked the beginning of a new chapter in his creative career, allowing him to delve deeper into storytelling through the lens of film. Over the years, he has accumulated a wealth of experience in various capacities within the industry, including location manager, assistant director, line producer, casting director, and production manager. This diverse skill set has enabled him to contribute to a wide array of productions, encompassing films, television series, and various television programs.
