Running With Beasts
Spring Grants 2024 - Development Stage
Leila Basma / Feature Narrative / Czech Republic, Lebanon, Qatar / 90 min / Original Language: Arabic / Interests: Horror, Coming of age, Drama
Synopsis
Amid the Lebanese economic crisis, a group of five high schoolers meets one last time after graduation to finalize their secret plan, which they believe will secure their dreams. The plan is dangerous and fun, but with adulthood and responsibilities looming, their bodies are transforming, along with their appetites, tastes, and cravings. As they carry out their plan, they soon realize the big consequences of their actions.
Credits
- Director
- Leila Basma
- Screenwriter
- Leila Basma
- Producer
- Natalia Pavlove
- Production Company
- Other Stories
About the Director
Leila Basma is a Lebanese Prague-based filmmaker and photographer with an MFA in Film Directing from FAMU. Leila’s graduation film, 'Sea Salt,' premiered at the Venice International Film Festival La Biennale in the official Orizzonti Competition. She is currently developing her first narrative feature film, 'Running with Beasts,' and her feature-length documentary, 'Dance with Me.'
Contacts
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Main Contact
Natalia Pavlove
- Company:
- Other Stories
- Email:
- natalia@otherstoriesfilms.com
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Screenwriter
Leila Basma
- Email:
- leilabasma01@gmail.com