Forced to leave school at the age of 18 and marry her cousin, Raeda finds herself navigating life with an unloving husband while caring for two children diagnosed with a rare genetic condition. Through intimate family testimonies and visits to places that shaped her past, this short documentary revisits a defining chapter of Raeda’s life while offering a rare glimpse into Jordan’s Christian social fabric during the 1990s.
Director Details
Mariam Janini is a graphic designer with a background in Design and Visual Communication and a passion for photography and cinema. She made her directorial debut with the short documentary Raeda, which explores her mother’s arranged marriage through intimate family interviews. The experience deepened her belief in cinema as a means of personal expression and social reflection. Through her work, Janini seeks to amplify overlooked voices and explore women’s rights, cultural expectations, and social norms, creating films that help people feel seen, understood, and less alone.
