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BROTHERS (Short Film)
Written & directed by Mike Mosallam (Breaking Fast, All-American Muslim), BROTHERS follows a Muslim, Queer Arab boy who realizes he is different, and is fortunate to have an older brother who stands by him and encourages him to be himself, in the face of bias and adversity.
Winner of 12 Jury & Audience Awards, the short film aims to shed light on the nuances of LGBTQ+ life in a familial, religious space.
Written & Directed by Mike Mosallam
Produced by Alex Lampsos
Producer: Maha Chehlaoui & Pass the Mic Media
Producers: Sarah Bazzi & Seth Hauer
Director of Photography: Anka Malatynska
Edited by Habib Semaan
Choreography by Chris Campbell
Music Written & Performed by Clark Baxtresser
Cast
Old Bilal - Martijn Sedgfield
Old Nassim - Viktor Simon
Middle Bilal - Dajan Ahmad
Middle Nassim - Nour Assaf
Youngest Bilal - Antonio Bashian
Youngest Nassim - Layth Alnakash
Mother - Zain Shami
Father - Michael Badalian
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KTLA Interviews "Breaking Fast" Writer/Director Mike Mosallam
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Breaking Fast's Writer/Director, Mike Mosallam, Empire star Alexandra Grey and Outfest Executive Director Damien Navarro spoke with KTLA's Sam Rubin about the film's Outfest Fusion debut on Sunday, March 8th. Click here for tickets: www.breakingfastfilm.com/screenings Follow Breaking Fast: www.breakingfastfilm.com breakingfastfilm breakingfastfilm Follow Mike Mosallam...
UBUNTU | Official Trailer
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UBUNTU is a coming of age story that follows Hakeem & Darren, best friends and star athletes navigating through the nuances of high school. When pushed to face their collective fears in social settings, Hakeem and Darren realize that staying true to their authentic self and supporting one another is what matters the most. UBUNTU is the first short film to come out of the MPAC Short Film Fellows...
BROTHERS (Official Teaser)
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Written & directed by Mike Mosallam (Breaking Fast, All-American Muslim), BROTHERS follows a Muslim Arab boy who realizes he is different, and is fortunate to have an older brother who stands by him and encourages him to be himself, in the face of bias and adversity. Click here to learn more: watchmmp.com/ MMP Is Social: watchmmp watchmmp watchmmp All righ...

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  • @PeterVV65
    @PeterVV65 3 дні тому

    WOW!!!! Beautiful ❤❤❤

  • @idavo
    @idavo 4 дні тому

    How incredibly moving. Sat here in tears. Beautiful piece. Thank you for posting & sharing. Sending my love & respect to those who have faced any difficulties or will face difficulties prior to finding happiness.

  • @billycarroll9153
    @billycarroll9153 6 днів тому

    Most powerful 9 minutes on UA-cam. Thank you.

  • @jameswilson1360
    @jameswilson1360 8 днів тому

    The Beauty of this movie is overwhelming !!!! The acting....the dance.....the profound sadness.....and then Joy.....Wow

  • @MdGuy43
    @MdGuy43 9 днів тому

    As a gay man who has never had a good relationship with my brother or my family this film makes me yearn for what these beautiful brothers had. The dancing was beautiful. The music was perfect. No words were necessary. The anguish of the older brother when the father told the younger brother to leave had me in tears. loved the support of the partner of the younger brother when he came back to his family. Keep up the great work. This film is a treasure.

  • @user-ib3xn8gm8y
    @user-ib3xn8gm8y 3 місяці тому

    Commovente ❤

  • @ferrew24
    @ferrew24 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful ❤

  • @michaelbuettner99
    @michaelbuettner99 4 місяці тому

    😊💖

  • @davidyule3605
    @davidyule3605 5 місяців тому

    One of the most moving and beautiful videos I’ve ever seen. Writing this through my tears. Thank you.🙏🏼

  • @somethingcalvin
    @somethingcalvin 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful.

  • @williamarndt9465
    @williamarndt9465 9 місяців тому

    This is lovely. Touching story, but the dance elevated it to real art.

  • @HectorGarcia1
    @HectorGarcia1 10 місяців тому

    Gorgeous film! I loved how you told a story perfectly without dialogue. Excellent production values throughout the entire piece but especially loved how you edited the film with present time, flashbacks, and dance cuts. Beautiful score, too. Thank you for exploring the intersection of faith and sexuality.

  • @michaelkrupar9808
    @michaelkrupar9808 10 місяців тому

    As a gay man who loves his brother dearly, this is beautiful. It brought me to tears because my brother has always loved me and always accepted me for who I am, and I know how precious that is.

    • @Donnie-hf5du
      @Donnie-hf5du 18 днів тому

      As a gay man I dream of my long lost brother. So glad you know yours.

  • @aviksen8
    @aviksen8 11 місяців тому

    Soooooo goodd!!!! Unique thoughts ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Rodben64
    @Rodben64 11 місяців тому

    Ich musste weinen 😢😢😢

  • @user-ri7ul7cq3j
    @user-ri7ul7cq3j Рік тому

    absolutely beautiful film. so moving and powerful even without a single line.

  • @michaellance5700
    @michaellance5700 Рік тому

    So sad-- I lived it. Love can be the food of the gods or the most poisonous substance you ever ingested

  • @dricka49221
    @dricka49221 Рік тому

    This was so beautiful and moving all at once. The powerful message of the healing of the family is so important in the world today. Thank you for your video/short film and for using your craft to bring such an important message to the forefront.

  • @tomas2668
    @tomas2668 Рік тому

    This had me in tears😢🤧 I miss my brother desperately! We only had each other growing up❤🥺 I miss him....

  • @terrybacot3858
    @terrybacot3858 Рік тому

    To me it's amazing how the God that made us all has such a large part in the actual play. God made us all, loves us all, yet humans have such a hard time with that concept. LOVE IS ALL.

  • @edwardbenkert6394
    @edwardbenkert6394 Рік тому

    That was so beautiful thank you

  • @stanleyharris4531
    @stanleyharris4531 Рік тому

    Beautifullly done.....

  • @eduedu267
    @eduedu267 Рік тому

    Amazing. Lovely. Directly to the heart.❤️

  • @m.m.8500
    @m.m.8500 Рік тому

    OMG that was awesome! So so Beautiful! Great really!!

  • @LuciferStrange
    @LuciferStrange Рік тому

    I gave a thumbs down just because of the horrible music.

  • @prestonhill356
    @prestonhill356 Рік тому

    Had me in tears

  • @marccastell6724
    @marccastell6724 Рік тому

    Stunning.

  • @mialexeroom7521
    @mialexeroom7521 Рік тому

    very heart touching

  • @r.h.7486
    @r.h.7486 Рік тому

    I am happy about every happy ending. My brother had none( suicide)🤍

  • @renenunez1254
    @renenunez1254 Рік тому

    Everyone is entitled to their own parcel in life.

  • @gratiaplacenti
    @gratiaplacenti Рік тому

    Firstly, wow! Waaaaooooow! These brothers are HOOOOOOTTTTT! Everyone knows brothers this close in age experiment with each other at least once. Especially ones in conservative families. It’s beautiful cinematography, shot beautifully with a heartfelt message. ❤

  • @totosangsaranghaeyo7706
    @totosangsaranghaeyo7706 Рік тому

    very good about this i like Bilal & Nassim Brother and sister love is beautiful. able to share good things with each other seamlessly Look and feel warm. 😘"...

  • @steveapplebaugh2200
    @steveapplebaugh2200 Рік тому

    WOW!!!! Love between bothers --- it can be immeasurable for some, maybe even many; but, not necessarily so. Genetics alone does not create love or relationship. This video, on the other hand, it is BEAUTIFUL!!!

  • @directions5193
    @directions5193 Рік тому

    Beatifull 🥺♥️, simplemente hermoso 💛💚💜💙🧡❤️🏳️‍🌈

  • @MetDaan2912
    @MetDaan2912 2 роки тому

    Him being sent away by his father just for loving someone actually made me cry. I just can't imagine how you could do something so horrible to your own son.

    • @Protias12
      @Protias12 9 місяців тому

      That father is very influenced by religion, he only follows what it dictates.

  • @franklinstroud3389
    @franklinstroud3389 2 роки тому

    Sooo Beautiful

  • @Summer-xe6in
    @Summer-xe6in 2 роки тому

    Incredible!!! I don't need to repeat what many others have said before in glowing from this short film. Truly impeccable. The music is just spot on. The acting superb. I really appreciate this short film for many reasons. As soon as I saw who the Director was, Mike Mosallam whose work of, Breaking Fast, I am also an enchanted fan. <3 Everyone involved in Mike Mosallan's productions, thank you <3

  • @siddhanthrai7389
    @siddhanthrai7389 2 роки тому

    ❤️

  • @alastairjamesmainland2497
    @alastairjamesmainland2497 2 роки тому

    Beautifully artistic story, glorious dance, moved me to tears.

  • @lucienneleal
    @lucienneleal 2 роки тому

    Beautiful !!!!

  • @Anguu777
    @Anguu777 2 роки тому

    Thanks you so much guys for making this video ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🖤👏

  • @shekharchowdhary
    @shekharchowdhary 2 роки тому

    Thank you for a beautiful song and a marvelous story. it brought tears to my eyes. Someday I will have to go through this. Thanks, again, it gave me hopes and dreams ❤️

  • @mina9844
    @mina9844 2 роки тому

    astugfrallah 😭💀

  • @Aurelia1612
    @Aurelia1612 2 роки тому

    Its ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @tonyholcombe8193
    @tonyholcombe8193 2 роки тому

    Simply beautiful, refreshing, and encouraging. Please keep up your Excellent works.

  • @Dave-mq5xw
    @Dave-mq5xw 2 роки тому

    There is no place for a gay relationship in Islam and for those who think there is, are seriously mistaken.

    • @leendz2023
      @leendz2023 2 роки тому

      true! what is haram stills haram, even if i respect people's choices but these people are representing themselves and not muslims! bcz lgbt is totally forbidden in all the religions

    • @Dave-mq5xw
      @Dave-mq5xw 2 роки тому

      True they are only representing their version of the religion by holding the holy book and showing that he is a follower and at the same time having a same sex relationship and then being accepted by the whole family as well. This is not what Islam is, AT ALL.

    • @Anguu777
      @Anguu777 2 роки тому

      @@leendz2023 not in Hinduism for sure

    • @senulisenadhipathi7267
      @senulisenadhipathi7267 3 місяці тому

      @@leendz2023 Wrong. Only in Abrahamic religions. Do your research first.

  • @samirsigneu3920
    @samirsigneu3920 2 роки тому

    The movie is beautiful! An intelligent script by contrasting the choreography with the narrative, emphasizing the complicity between the brothers. Agile and subject-sensitive direction. Complicity and empathy with the actors. The option not to use dialogue establishes with the spectator a relationship of complementing and filling with our words and thoughts. In this sense, the soundtrack creates environments and climates that do not help much. Very good! .

  • @embreis2257
    @embreis2257 2 роки тому

    '...in the face of bias and adversity'. sounds almost benign to what some experience which amounts rather more to discrimination, hate or even violence

  • @ranyachau
    @ranyachau 2 роки тому

    So i love my brother but My brother is in far away! But there's my dad told me about my brother...!😓♂️💙

  • @tiolime5831
    @tiolime5831 2 роки тому

    beautiful short film..