Faris Alrjoob
Directing
Biography
As an interdisciplinary artist and filmmaker, Faris Alrjoob works within the fields of film, video art and performance. He has studied at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne, as well as Emerson College in Boston. His latest film "The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry" (21', 2023) celebrated its premiere at the 76th Cannes International Film Festival, in the Quinzaine des Cinéastes section. It was also nominated for the German Short Film Lola.
Known For
A haunted woman named Ida journeys from Germany to Jordan, to an eerie and deserted port town on the Red Sea where her partner, Ismail, recently disappeared. Wandering through desolate bars, hotels, and offices, Ida attempts to feel Ismail’s presence one last time and to say goodbye.
The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry
During a scorching hot summer’s day in Amman, a man prepares for a special meeting.