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Coop

  • Day
  • Timing
  • CategoryStudent Short Films
  • Duration12 minutes min
  • Year2024 (UAE Premiere)
  • LanguageArabic
  • SubtitleEnglish
  • CountrySaudi Arabia
  • Director(s)Mujtaba Alhejji

Synopsis

Adam, a young boy burdened by guilt after accidentally bursting his friends' ball, makes a bold and secretive decision. In an attempt to make things right and regain their trust, he resolves to sell a piece of his father's property without permission. But this seemingly simple act of redemption quickly spirals into a complex moral dilemma—one that forces Adam to confront the weight of his choices and the consequences of crossing boundaries.

Director Details

Mujtaba Alhejji is a Saudi filmmaker from Al-Ahsa, known for his impactful short films that have garnered international acclaim. His works have been selected for several prestigious film festivals around the world. Among his most notable films are Conscience, which won the Best Child & Youth Made Film at the Sharjah International Film Festival For Children & Youth 2023, and Coop, which received three awards at Galaxy35mmIFF 2024 in Russia.