Canary in a Coal Mine

Ajyal Competition - Ajyal Film Festival 2024

While guarding his aunt’s home in rural Lebanon, Anis pretends to be a thief to survive a break-in, only to discover the intruders are corrupt law enforcement officials.

Dwan Kaoukji / Lebanon / Short Narrative

Cine-Concert: Imaginary Friends

Ajyal Competition - Ajyal Film Festival 2024

A symphony for all the senses as music and movies merge as one—forming a truly magical moment for all ages! French singer and songwriter Joseph d’Anvers is renowned for his electro-rock music, which he has developed over the course of five acclaimed albums. A multi-instrumentalist, he has collaborated with numerous famous French artists, like Françoise Hardy and Alain Bashung.

Circle

Ajyal Competition - Ajyal Film Festival 2024

Through simple yet powerful visuals, this animation illustrates how people are drawn into societal boundaries, reflecting on the delicate balance between belonging and the pursuit of self-expression.

Joung Yumi / South Korea / Short Animation

Coal

Ajyal Competition - Ajyal Film Festival 2024

A tragic accident in a mine forces Eesa to choose between telling the truth about his role in a fellow worker's death or concealing it to become a hero.

Saman Lotfian / Iran / Short Narrative