In 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.
May Taherzadeh presents:
Mercy's Blessing
2017 30 min
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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.
Directed by
May Taherzadeh
Produced by
May Taherzadeh
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UNICEF, EU, UNFPA, Film Association of Malawi (FAMA)
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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
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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 ExcellenceTodas as informações disponíveis nessa página foram fornecidas e são de responsabilidade do detentor de direitos da obra.
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Mercy's Blessing (2017)
Age rating: General Audience
It is possible to download the archive of this film for Videocamp sessions. Organize your screening by clicking here.
Directed by May Taherzadeh
Produced by May Taherzadeh
Coproduction --
Sponsorship --
Official Support UNICEF, EU, UNFPA, Film Association of Malawi (FAMA)
Category Fiction
Theme (title) Education Inspirational Gender issues
ODSs ODS 1 - No Poverty, ODS 2 - Zero Hunger, ODS 4 - Quality Education, ODS 5 - Gender Equality, ODS 10 - Reduced Inequalities, ODS 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Standard Portuguese BR, Swedish, German, Finnish, Modern Greek (1453-), Turkish, Dutch, Arabic, Chinese, Persian, French, Italian, Swahili, English, Spanish
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Synopsis
Cast
Allick Chavula
Hazel Roberts
Febbie Mzungu
Liness Banda
Mutisunge Mzungu
Mutisunge Singini
Justin J. Mkandawire
Patrick Lipenga
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