In White

Bil Abyad

Directed by Dania Bdeir

2017

Drama

16 min

Lebanon

Color

Arabic English

Synopsis

Her father’s funeral brings Lara back to Beirut from her modern life in NYC, forcing her to face the traditions she escaped and the untraditional fiancee she’s been hiding.
“In White” was selected by Spike Lee to receive a production grant.

Story Topics Religion Women

Festivals

2017

Lisbon International Film Festival
Auckland International Film Festival
Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival | International Competition
Tripoli Film Festival
BFI London Film Festival
Brasov International Film Festival • Winner best short film screenplay
Nitehawk Shorts Festival • Audience Choice award
Milano Film Festival • Best International Short Film
Alexandria Mediterranean Film Festival • Best Mediterranean Narrative Film
Rio De Janeiro International Short Film Festival • International Grand Prix

2018

International Changing Perspective Short Film Festival • Winner Professionals’ Award
Beirut International Women Film Festival • Special Jury Mention
Panorama du cinema du Maghreb et du Moyen-Orient • Student Jury Award