The Boy of The Fish (2024)

Overview : "The Boy Of The Fish" follows Noon, a young boy living in a Syrian refugee camp, who finds solace and a sense of freedom in a whale-shaped doll he names "Bahr." Set against the challenging realities of camp life, Noon’s journey is both a story of resilience and a testament to the boundless imagination of childhood. Through vivid symbolism and a unique soundscape, the film explores themes of loss, hope, and the longing for freedom amidst confinement. Shot entirely on an iPhone due to restrictions in the conflict zone, the film combines raw authenticity with poetic depth to capture the emotional landscape of a young soul navigating adversity.

Release Date : July 5, 2024

Runtime : 9m

Genre : Drama, Documentary, Fantasy  

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Countries : Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey

Keywords : escape, whale, freedom, refugee, refugee camp, hope, innocence, symbolism, loss, survival, family, displacement, syria, mysterious, confinement, poetic documentary, war, imagination, inspirational, religious symbolism, poetic, sentimental, hopeful, childhood resilience