Make a Wish (2006 film)

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Make a Wish
Directed byCherien Dabis
Written byCherien Dabis
Produced byCherien Dabis
StarringMayar Rantisse, Lone Khilleh, Iman Aoun.
Edited byCherien Dabis
Music byKathryn Bostic
Release date
  • 2006 (2006)
Running time
12 minutes
LanguageArabic with English subtitles

Make a Wish (Intmanah) is a 2006 Palestinian-American short film by Cherien Dabis. It tells the story of Mariam, an 11-year-old Palestinian girl who faces enormous obstacles buying a birthday cake. It premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival and received a number of awards at other festivals.[1] It was released on DVD as a short for Dabis' 2009 feature film, Amreeka.[2]

Cast[edit]

  • Mariam Mayar - Rantisse
  • Lama Lone- Khilleh
  • Aida Iman - Aoun

Awards[edit]

2007 Aspen Shortsfest

  • Won: BAFTA/LA Award for Excellence - Honorable Mention
  • Won: Special Recognition

2007 Cairo International Film Festival for Children

  • Won: Ministry of Culture's Awards for Arabian Feature & Short Films
  • 3rd place: Bronze Cairo - Best Short Film

2007 Chicago International Children's Film Festival

  • Won: Adult's Jury Award - Certificate of Merit Live-Action Short Film or Video
  • Won: Peace Prize

2007 Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival

  • Won: Press Award - International Competition
  • Won: Special Mention of the Jury - International Competition

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