Jordan 2024Language:Arabic, English, GreekSubtitles:EnglishDirector:Brandt AndersenWriter:Brandt AndersenCinematographer:Jonathan SelaEditor:Jeff SeibeneckMusic:Nick ChubaSound:Aris LouziotisWith:Yasmine Al Massri, Yahya Mahayni, Omar Sy, Ziad Bakri, Constantine MarkoulakisProducer:Brandt Andersen, Ossama Bawardi, Ryan Busse, Charlie EndeanProduction Company:Philistine FilmsDistributor:Mister Smith Entertainment97 min, Colour

When a mother-daughter duo from the war zone of Aleppo is shaken by a tragedy, it triggers a chain reaction that inadvertently intertwines their fates with those of five other families within a story that spans four different countries. Andersen divides his film into five chapters, giving the impression that these are five different short films. In this way, the activist director explores the various facets of fleeing from a war zone. He also manages to address this topic without placing the blame on a single party. Instead, he presents the audience with human stories of resilience, despair and survival in order for them to form their own judgement. By exposing the plight of the refugees, the film confronts its audience members and almost challenges them to look away.

Director's Biography:Brandt Andersen is an activist, writer, director and producer. Andersen is known for films such as EVEREST, LONE SURVIVOR and 2 GUNS. In 2020, Andersen wrote and directed the short feature film REFUGEE, on which his debut film THE STRANGERS' CASE is based. The short premiered at the Cairo International Film Festival, was shortlisted for an Academy Award and won Best Director, Best Actor and Best Drama Short at the French Riviera Film Festival.

Director's Filmography:
2023 JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
2022 BANDIT
2022 PANAMA
2020 REFUGEE (SHORT)