Country: Bahrain

Direction Mohammed Jassim

Cast Yahya Abdul Rasool

Synopsis The Power of Generations (S) (2011) follows the journey of a solitary figure seated on a bench amidst the vast, unchanging desert landscape. Over time, the man witnesses the transformation of his surroundings, as barren deserts give way to lush...

Direction Mohamed Fakhro

Cast Reem Erhama · Mubarak Khamis

Synopsis Cloven (S) (2018) is a chilling short horror film that draws its inspiration from a well-known Bahraini folktale. The movie delves into the dark and eerie world of traditional storytelling, bringing to life the haunting elements of the tale.

Direction Mohammed Buali

Cast Ibrahim Al-Hasawi · Hayfa Hussain · Juma'an Al-Rowayai · Samar Almeer

Direction Bassam Al-Thawadi

Cast Saad Abdulla · Fatima Abdulrahim · Hassan Al-Majed · Mahmood Al-Mulla

Synopsis A Bahraini Tale (2006) unfolds against the backdrop of the 1967 Arab-Israeli conflict, weaving together the intimate narrative of a middle-class Bahraini household with the broader aspirations and beliefs of the Arab world, which were deeply invested in Gamal Abdel...

Direction Mohammed Buali

Cast Jamal Al-Ghailan · Ahmed Esa · Abdulla Malik · Mariam Ziman

Synopsis The Good Omen (2009) delves into the rich cultural heritage of Bahrain, focusing on a unique tradition where a distinctive women's garment, known as "Al-Nashal," is prominently displayed on the roof of a house. This act serves as a joyful...

Direction Hamad Abdulla · Sara Radhi · Zeeshan Jawed Shah

Cast Hamad Abdulla · Rayan Awad · Mohammed Turaif · Ahmed Jalil

Synopsis Gilgamesh Pearl (2011) follows the journey of Rayan, Yousif, and Hamad, who find themselves falsely implicated in the murder of Bahrain's most cherished local rapper. Their fate is now intertwined with the need to clear their names and unravel the...

Direction Bassam Al-Thawadi

Cast Fatima Abdulrahim · Ali Al-Gurair · Hamad Al-Meer · Yassir Al-Qurmuzi

Synopsis Visitor (2004) centers on Fatima, a woman haunted by a cryptic apparition since her youth. After decades of psychological turmoil, she decides to face her vision head-on. The narrative traces her quest for understanding, leading her to uncover a link...