BROTHERS (Short Film)
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2021
- 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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People don’t understand how many gay couples are isolated, couples don’t just need each other, they need friends & their families to have that balance..........and support.
You have said it so rightt!
I agree
Love is love. For anyone or anything. It’s a word we cannot truly describe or put in words, it holds so much, with so few letters.
I am in awe of how beautiful -- and how gut-wrenching -- this short film is. I don't think 9 minutes of film have ever moved me so much and made me feel so many emotions.
Well said David
God how beautiful that is. The story, the music, the choreography/dancing... It brought me to tears
Frankly, this made me cry. It touched my heart and affected me, especially since it is one of the forbidden topics in the Muslim community. What a very beautiful video🥺🥺🥺🥺
That was one of the most beautiful and moving videos ever. It's rare that something brings me to actual tears. This did. Thank you so much for this video!
Same here,brother!
A masterpiece of short film no words were needed the actors told the story .....very emotional loving and moving.
It came up as a UA-cam suggestion to me, and left me stunned... Remarkably beautiful...
One of the best 9 minutes of my day! Worth watching this, again and again! This really made me so emotional: everything: the plot, the acting, the dances, the direction and everything else!
Hats off to the entire team for making this a success! Need more short films like this!
One of the most remarkable and moving videos I have ever seen. The power of love always wins in the end. It’s such a shame that so many parents choose not to accept their children for who they truly are. 🙏
The acceptance of difference is not always easy, especially in countries where religion dictates the following thought! An excellent film that portrays the lives of so many homosexuals who can't be free to live your sexual orientation! A reality that will hardly be overlooked as it is spreading more and more!
This film is more than acceptance. It shows that understanding, loving and even celelbrating the difference is possible even in the most dark communities. Lack of speech and dialogues is no problem. Loving is universal (like the dance), it makes no difference whether you talk about it or not. All in all an amazing movie. One of the best in its category!
This really touched my heart. Who knows how, I came across this just after my older brother left for college.
I love him so much that I just can’t keep my secret inside much longer, not to him, who knows me better than everyone else.
The same love, the same affection, the same empathy, I found them all depicted in this gem! Congratulations and many thank you for your amazing work!
Wait... So... You... Love your older brother as in... Boyfriend?
No, that’s not what I meant. He’s my brother, I love him because he’s my brother. Of course I’m not in love with him!
God knows when I’ll finally fall in love with someone lol
@@turbofanct6679 You've come out to your brother yet? Hope he'll support you... And may you find an amazing lover as well...
@@arrowoftruth5726 I have just a month ago, and (honestly, with little surprise of mine, because I know him well) he's been very supportive, although he admitted that he never really had a chance to challenge the homophobic ideas we were always exposed to until recent times, so he still needs time and humility to fully understand. Relief!
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.
This movie brought me to tears. How true. When truth is brought to the movie then people have the opportunity to see not just hear. Great job- Jim
OMG, this film was made perfectly well! So many deep themes. I love how its shot in a sort of time capsule manner with interpretative dancing set in almost a music video. The second half is where the tear jerkers occur and I love the music composition that matches it throughout. I bow my hat to Mike Mosallam, this is a sweet short film. Still universal today in relating to the issues we have at hand.
it penetrated through my thick skin developed pretending to be someone else and literally touched my soul within! great job.
An amazing film, moving me to tears with no dialogue. I hope this reaches more people, the world needs this message
This Short movie was one of the best ones I've ever watched. Wow. Thank all the cast crew for making such an amazing piece of art come through
This hits me differently. 😭😭
I have a younger brother but he died right after he was born. Since then i am the only boy in the family with 6 sisters. This speaks to me. Im sure just like this older brother in the video i will always be supportive to my youngers sibs no whatever thier choices they want to have in thier life. May it be carrer,may it be in relationship. Ilove my sisters equally but I just wish my brother was alive! 😭
Simply beautiful, refreshing, and encouraging. Please keep up your Excellent works.
Seeing this story made me cry😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sorry you shouldn't cry but fight for a liberation in which homosexuality is no longer a shame!
@@jamielyallleathan 😌😌😌💙
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My brother died 44 rears ago. I miss him so much. He’s missed so much. Thank you.
I m so sorry for your loss🥺🥺
You're loved sorry for your lost
i m sorry for your loss🥺
OMG that was beautiful, and not a word was spoken. Loved it
Idk why am I crying. It touched my heart.
This reminds me how I was forced to come out... I'd wished I'd have someone to support me in those hard times.
My older brother who's 28 now saw my conversations that I had with a girl I was dating at that time and told to my parents and my other brother, I felt sort type of guilt like I had something done really bad... like it was my decision to be like this, my dad ended up kick me out of the house... I was 21 and didn't have a place to go, It was one of the most terrible and sad moments I've gone through... the time's helped to heal and to forgive, I'm still struggling with the last part... I'd wish I could change myself, it'd be easier to exist.
One of the most moving and beautiful videos I’ve ever seen. Writing this through my tears. Thank you.🙏🏼
Awesome music, wonderful film. I thought of my late brother. I will be 50 August first. I thought of us when we were kids.🥲
I am so sorry for your loss. Your brother is in heaven with God watching over you and your family and missing you very much. Stay strong and take care.
@@trueme8052 thank you, when I came out my brother along with my parents accepted my differences. My brother’s humor was what made me the man I am today.
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.
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.
This is such a lovely work of art.. the story was moving and the dancing was gorgeous. Btw the video editing is superb.
Wow! This was beyond amazing! Just beautiful! ✌🏻🙂✌🏻
How beautiful and tastefull was this made. Thanks for sharing!!!♡
I loved the bond between these two brothers .
It's a beautiful short with a wonderful message of love and acceptance.
Beautifully made! Made me think about my brothers who have always been supportive of me. Love your other work too.
the opening music knocked my socks off---it was so beautiful
This short film really touched my heart it was one of the most beautiful and moving videos ever. Oh how life and love can come full circle
Put a tear in my eyes. What a touching video.
Beautiful, well done, strong message...tears.
Love is forever; it is not the possession of anyone person, society or religion. Thank you.
Beautiful and touching. Thank you for creating and sharing this.
Love is stronger than anything. Very nice short film, tears came to my eyes.
Thank you for sharing this very emotional moment.
Absolutely beautiful! I had tears.
This had me in tears😢🤧
I miss my brother desperately!
We only had each other growing up❤🥺
I miss him....
It takes a master, to tell such a compelling, beautiful story with no dialogue.
Bravo! Well done!!!
( Ah, who is cutting onions???)
Stay safe, stay sane, be well
It was truly beautiful and you have brought something wonderful into the world, it made me cry.
So beautiful and moving. Made me cry. Thank you. ❤
What a beautiful story and so well done! It certainly stirred up my emotions to make me cry! Happy tears though!
I don't know what to say except wow. This is a beautiful reminder that we should never give up hope.
Why do these beautiful stories always make me cry?
WOW....just WOW...This video touched me deeply like nothing has for a long time...It is simple, yet profound. Why did it move me to tears? I don't know. I know it's only a video and not real life, but Mike Mosallam, you have created something very special that to me illustrates the essence of life: Love in its purest form. Shukran.
What a powerful little film. Great casting. I find it hard to believe the brothers aren't related they look so much alike.
Thanks you so much guys for making this video ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🖤👏
Beautiful. Unique. Special. Thank you - I feel blessed to have watched such a perfect work of art. Brilliant.
This short film really touched my heart. The casting was perfect and so was the message of this short film. I wish my brother, my entire family in general, can accept me for who I am. I didn’t think I would cry, but I did. Again, this short film was great, including the music and the cast. This short film should and will gain more popularity. Good luck for the future!
Take care buddy
@True Me: Remember that we are all created in God’s ( Allah’s) image. We were brought on this earth to share our unique abilities/skills and character with others. Find support when you need it, and know you are never alone.
Stay safe, stay sane, be well
I am sure you will dear, I will pray for you. Take care buddy..
You are doing great...and will also in future...
We are in this together 😢
@@sirdavidoftor3413 Thank you for your kid words. 😊
An extraordinary film! I cried it is so beautiful and heartfelt.
What a beautiful story, I'm all teared up. 💖
Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this beautiful film. Martijn Sedgfield and Viktor Simon are beautiful head to toe in their dance scenes together. 🙂
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!!!
What a great film it is !!! 🤍🤍 Was so close to ignoring it. Phew... 🦋🦋🦋
Dieser Film ist einfach beeindurckend. Nicht nur weil es viele Homosexuelle gibt die sich nicht outen können oder wollen, aber auch der Zusammenhalt der Brüder ist wirklich sehr schon dargestellt. Ich gebe es zu ... ich musste am ende mit den Tränen kämpfen. Sehr wunderbar anzusehen !!!!!!! Bitte mehr davon. Das Video gehört absofort zu meinen absoluten Favoriten!
A big wow for this film, ever though without any dialogue but still wonderful. Great job! I'm Muslim myself, I know how hard for everything like this in our community. Thank you for making this.
Artfully crafted. Few directors know how to create a film without dialogue with a compelling story. The musical score is beautiful ad perfect for this setting. This is an award winning film.
I loved everything about this beautifully constructed film. BRAVO!!!!
Wow!!! That was beautiful!! Made my day better !
Mr Mosallam, this is one of the best short movies I have ever watched. If, it is possible, make again a long
film : Breaking Fast was amazing. Thank you and of course I suscribe to your channel. Love from France.
OMG that was awesome! So so Beautiful! Great really!!
Such an emotion. Good job.
Beautiful, deep and touching. I loved it!
Truly. Authentic. Awesome. Universal. Congratulations!. 👏👏👏👏👏
Beautiful! It said so much, so deeply!🙏
Amazing. Lovely. Directly to the heart.❤️
yup a tear jerker for sure... thanks
Your children are not yours to mould into an image of yourself, they are a gift with lives of their own to realise and if you try to make them clones you will lose them and their love for you - is it worth it? A very powerful reminder for all those parents who would rather lose their children than let them live.
That was so beautiful thank you
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.
Thank you
Awesome work❤️.. truly speechless 😶..the theme is so relavent and the way you convey the message is spectaculas 👍 Bravo Brothers..🙏 Love from India❤️
So touching. So beautiful. So loving.
This is lovely. Touching story, but the dance elevated it to real art.
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 ❤️
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. ❤
Absolutely beautiful. Bravo!
Beautiful loving story. Great music and the juxtaposition of the dance is brilliant. Made me cry with joy and watched it over and over. Also love your movie Breaking Fast.
Same on both films. What a talented man you are. Thank you for sharing your work.
wow i loved it. Thank you for sharing that story
Thanks you for this story of brotherly love - beyond social norms - love triumphs!
I miss SYTYCD while watching this film. Very good music and dancing that blends with the story.
Such a great story, remarkable video.... well done. Congrats to everyone involved.
This was so beautiful!
It just warmed my heart so much❤
Beautiful film!! Moved me to tears.
absolutely beautiful film. so moving and powerful even without a single line.
Mike, you really do some good stuff, love all your movies
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! .
One word... Beautiful
Awesome story. Thank you
Really and deeply touched by this video !
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.
That father is very influenced by religion, he only follows what it dictates.
Mir brachte plötzlich die Tränen auf, als er vom Zuhause rausgeschmissen wurde und wie sein Bruder um ihn weinte...Diese Tränen für einen Bruder habe ich nicht, da ich leider keinen Bruder im Leben habe...
Beautifully artistic story, glorious dance, moved me to tears.
Stunning. The reach of basic decency and acceptance towards the LBGTQ youth is almost boundless on the fictional internet, and that is how the reach of basic decency and will end up reaching all.
Fabulous! A must see experience 💜💜💜💜
Excelente film, me gustó su mensaje y contenido, felicitaciones a todo el equipo que lo hizo posible y al director.