In addition to the success of the Keserwany sisters in winning the Golden Bear for Short Film for their wonderful "Caterpillars", the Berlinale was also marked by the participation of the first Yemeni film in the competition, "The Burdened", by director Amr Gamal.
Shot in the director's hometown, Aden, the film follows the struggle of the couple Isra'a and Ahmed which tries to escape misery and poverty. Pregnant with her fourth child, Isra'a wants an abortion. The operation is compromised by the lack of resources as well as by the conservatism of the society. The script is inspired by a true story.
"I love my city very much and I think it should be documented and shown to the world - the heritage, the buildings, the streets, the culture" - Amr Gamal.
Photo: "The Burdened" is Gamal's second feature film, following "Ten Days Before The Wedding" released in 2018. Copyrights mad-distribution.film