Mezzanine
Runtime: 8 mins
Country: Sweden
Production Company: Kinana Films
Synopsis
A young doctor in rural Sweden is perpetually interrupted by colleagues. At a staff party, after being discussed as if absent, she steps onto a high ledge, forcing everyone to finally see her in the silence she creates.
Director
Basem Nabhan basem.nabhan@gmail.com
Basem Nabhan is a Swedish-Syrian filmmaker working in fiction and documentary. His short films Corridors (Allting är bra nu) and Specific Irrelevant Details have screened and won awards at international festivals, with Corridors now streaming on Swedish National TV. His work explores themes of displacement, identity, and social absurdity. He is currently developing a drama series expanding on his short film.
Producer
Basel Mawlawi basel@kinanafilms.com
Basel Mawlawi is a Swedish-Syrian producer, currently leading Kinana Films in Malmö, specialising in content across Sweden, Europe, and MENA region. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Middlesex University and a Professional Diploma in Film Production from SAE Institute. His latest production Yalla Parkour, premiere at Berlinale and won best documentary at DOC NYC. Additionally, Basel contributes as a creative producer at the European Writers Club, designing the Bridging Generations 2025 program which aimed at experienced TV series writers across Europe.