Harmonica
Country: Syria, Norway
Runtime: 12 minutes
Production Company: Odeh Films
Synopsis
In a Norwegian refugee camp, Mariam, a young Syrian woman, grieves her lost father, while Anne, a local teacher, struggles with memories of her own past. Through shared silence, grief, and the haunting melody of a harmonica, the two women forge an unexpected bond. Harmonica is a poetic exploration of loss, resilience, and the unspoken connections that bridge worlds.
Director
Nidal Al Dibs nidal.aldebs@gmail.com
Nidal Al-Dibs was born in Syria. An architect and director, he graduated from the Moscow VGIK in 1995. His previous films include the short ‘Ya Leil Ya Ein’ (1999), Official Competition at Clermont-Ferrand; ‘Under the Ceiling’ (2005), winning the Jury Prize at Salla Film Festival as well as the Best Actress prize at the Wahran Film Festival; and ‘Black Stone’ (2006), Special Mention at the Ismailia Film Festival, and Official Selection out of competition at the 2013 Locarno Film Festival. His film, ‘Taming’ (2010), had its premiere at Abu Dhabi Film Festival.
Producer
May Odeh may.odeh@gmail.com
May Odeh is an award-winning Palestinian producer, filmmaker, founder of Odeh Films in Palestine, as well as the co-founder of Mayana Films with Berlin-based producer Zorana Mušikić. May’s work has been showcased and awarded at major international festivals. May was named MENA Talent of the Year 2020 by Variety. She is known for producing 200 Meters, Hanging Gardens, Thousand Fires, Notes on Displacement and more. Her films have sold to numerous territories, major TV networks, and platforms. May curates the Palestinian Film Platform, celebrating Palestinian cinema globally.