Facing Mecca

In this Academy Award-shortlisted film, pensioner Roli comes to Fareed's assistance when the Syrian refugee is faced wit... (more)

In this Academy Award-shortlisted film, pensioner Roli comes to Fareed's assistance when the Syrian refugee is faced with the burial of his Muslim wife. Together they stumble into a bewildering forest of Swiss bureaucracy to which Roli finds beautifully a simple answer.. Winner of the Best of Festival Award for Live Action and the Student Award for Best Live Action Short Over 15 Minutes at the Palm Springs International ShortFest. (less)