Mercy's Blessing
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Watch the trailerIn a rural village in the heart of Africa a teenage boy has a dream: to raise his younger sister and himself out of poverty. But when a twist of fate shatters his hopes, everything seems lost and he is faced with the ultimate choice.
Produced by May Taherzadeh
Directed by May Taherzadeh
Category Fiction
Theme (title) Education, Inspirational, Gender issues
4.7 rating
315Screenings
14.8 K audience
14.8 K total aud.
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Is there always a choice?
Two siblings. One reality. Few options... Nevertheless, a fraternal love in an african community motivated new point of views regarding cycles and cultural paradigms.
Experience the prizewinning short-film conquering the world! This can be the opportunity to discuss in schools, youth groups, common realities in various nations.
"Nobody is where they are only because of themselves. We are all here because of the sacrifices of somebody else." May Taherzadeh
NEXT VIDEOCAMP PUBLIC SCREENINGS
24/10
18:30
Matinhos, | ICH TRAMA DE VALORES
CALÇADÃO CENTRAL - FRENTE A CÂMARA DE VEREADORES - Rua Albano Müler, 90-130 – CENTRO
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24/10 |
18h30 | Matinhos, Paraná | ICH TRAMA DE VALORES | CALÇADÃO CENTRAL - FRENTE A CÂMARA DE VEREADORES - Rua Albano Müler, 90-130 – CENTRO | See details |
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“Mercy's Blessing...is a moving and profound exploration of the connection between love and sacrifice in the midst of social injustice.”
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Awards:
- Berlin IFF 2016 - Foreign Language Short Film
- Princeton Independent Film Festival - Best Foreign Film
- Voiceless International Film Festival - Best International Award
- Winner Award of Merit - Best Shorts Competition
- Best Independent International FilmFestival - Best Director Award
- Berlin IFF 2016 - Best Editing of a Foreign Language Film
- 2015 International Peace and Film Festival - Judges Choice Awards
- Winner Award of Merit - IndieFEST Film Awards
- Awards of Merit August 2015 - Accolade Global Film Competition
- IFF For Women, Social Issues & Zero Discrimination 2016 - Award of Excellence
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Produced by May Taherzadeh
Directed by May Taherzadeh
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