Fadia: World Premiere at the Haifa International Film Festival

A Dramatic Exploration of Family, Honor, and Survival

"Fadia" will have its world premiere at the

Haifa International Film Festival on October 10, 2025, at 9:00 PM

In the name of FAMILY HONOR, the conservative al-Hawi family buries their daughter, Fadia, alive. The neighboring liberal Snour family rescues and hides her in their home, where she attempts to make sense of her life after the crime. A suspenseful dramatic thriller that explores the attitudes toward women, the psychology behind the heinous act of honor killing and the oppression crushing women who live under the threat of their own families and communities.

This suspenseful drama delves into themes of family honor, oppression, and psychological trauma.

Fadia, the daughter of the conservative al-Hawi family, is buried alive in the name of family honor. She is rescued by the liberal neighboring Snour family, who shelter her as she struggles to rebuild her life and identity after this traumatic event.

More than just a suspenseful thriller, "Fadia" engages with significant societal issues, serving as a powerful reflection on resistance, hope, and the urgent need for societal transformation.