The Blind of the Cathedral (L'aveugle de la Cathédrale) | A short film by Nadine Asmar - Official Trailer 2015

In front of a cathedral, fate led to Hala and Bachir’s meeting. At first sight, they share nothing in common: she is a 15-year-old student, she is Muslim and she sees. Whereas Bachir is 27, he plays the lute, he is Christian and blind. In a country ruled by hatred and conflicts, division and exacerbated sectarianism, and just before the burst of the civil war, two pure souls meet. Hala and Bachir will go through an adventure that will empower their innocent love. But a dark fate awaits them…

A first-time free adaptation of Farjallah Haïk's novel "L'aveugle de la Cathédrale"
Written & Directed by Nadine Asmar
Starring: Aya Tiba, Sam Khoury, Omar Mikati, Elie Boudjok, Hind Taher & Michel Adabachy

Winner of the Best Short Fiction Film Award (MED Competition) at the 32nd Alexandria International Film Festival 2016 in Egypt, the Best Leading Actor Award for Sam Khoury at the 4th Afghanistan International Women's Film Festival 2016 in Afghanistan, the Jury Prize (Arab Women Filmmakers Competition) at the 8th Baghdad International Film Festival 2016 in Iraq, the Jury Mention Award (Upto 30 Minute category) at the 13th We Care Film Festival 2016 in India and the Excellent Long Short Award (2nd prize) at The New Classic Cinema Film Festival 2016 in Seattle, USA.
Nominated for over 25 international awards and currently being screened and competing in several international film festivals.