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A timeless magical realist fable with a contemporary feminist message.
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SCALES is a visually stunning feminist parable set in a dystopian landscape. It follows the story of a strong-willed young girl, Hayat, whose poor fishing village is governed by a dark tradition: every family must give one daughter to the mermaid-like sea creatures who inhabit the waters to ensure the village can continue their fishing expeditions. When Hayat’s father refuses, the girl becomes a pariah, considered a curse by the village and urged to sacrifice herself - but Hayat has her own ideas about her destiny.
Genre
Drama,
Mystery,
Fantasy,
Women and Film
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Runtime
75
Language
Arabic
Director
Shahad Ameen
Writer(s)
Shahad Ameen
Cast
Ashraf Barhoum,
Yagoub AlFarhan,
Fatima Al Taei,
Haifa AlAgha,
Hafssa Faisal,
Abdulaziz Shtian,
Basima Hajjar
Awards:
Winner, Verona Film Club Award, Venice Film Festival
Played at
Royal 7.09.21 - 7.22.21
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