Honey, Rain & Dust

  • United Arab Emirates Assal Wa Matar Wa Goubar
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United Arab Emirates, 2016, 86 min

Directed by:

Nujoom Alghanem

Screenplay:

Nujoom Alghanem
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Plots(1)

Aisha, Fatima and Ghareeb are amongst the best known honey specialists in the northern parts of the UAE. Ghareeb is also considered a beekeeper because he established a sanctuary at the top of the mountains, where he can be in control of the surrounding environment and protect his honeybees. Fatima and Aisha prefer to roam the mountains freely to find the highest natural honey. Meanwhile, the bees are coping with climate change, survival challenges and the production of honey. Involuntarily, the bees have become integral to the lives of Aisha, Fatima and Ghareeb. But, for how long and to what extent can the bees keep providing? (Dubai International Film Festival)

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