NEW RELEASE TALLAHASSEE OUT NOW EXCLUSIVELY ON THE NEW YORKER
“Tallahassee makes an unconcealed nod to the loneliness and secrecy around mental illness, and the crushing solitude of lying. One of the triumphs of “Tallahassee” is its generosity. ”
“Audience Award Best Narrative Short”
“Nominated Best Narrative Short”
“Nominated El Gouna Star for Best Narrative Short”
“In Tallahassee, the director shows that no one should ever feel alone, no matter how isolated one may see themselves. Tallahassee extends that clarity to audiences while bringing home the feeling of celebration. The casting is on point throughout this really ambitious narrative.”
OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO OF GRAMMY-NOMINATED JAZZ ALBUM ONA
World Premiere on FORBES
“A powerful music video, directed by Darine Hotait, brings this song to life on screen, led by a virtually all-female creative team.”
“An incredibly accomplished individual who have worn so many hats as a writer, director, and entrepreneur.”
“Darine Hotait a un Cinéma particulier, empreint de poésie toute en subtilité, et portrayant des femmes libres, fortes et indépendantes.”
“Hotait flirts with ideals that go beyond the norm of Arab-American culture.”
LIKE SALT
“Excellent”
“Filmed with mastery”
“Extraordinary Moving Film”
“Darine Hotait’s Like Salt is a masterful work signed with intelligence and precise humor.”
I SAY DUST
“A thoughtful film”
“This film packs a punch.”
“Delicate. Intense. Exciting.”
“Surrender to a world without attachments.”
“Cleverly written, curiously directed & brilliantly performed.”
Cinephilia Productions presents I SAY DUST written and directed by Darine Hotait 'I Say Dust' tells the story of Hal, an Arab-American poet belonging to the Palestinian diaspora in New York City, who meets Moun, a free-spirited chess sales girl. Their brief love affair eventuates in challenging their understanding of what makes home. Starring Hala Alyan and Mounia Akl Produced by Dina Emam Cinematography by George Lyon Production Design by Francisca Alegria Zenteno Original Score by Tarek Yamani Sound Design by Karim Khneisser Shot on location in New York City. Trailer edited by Darine Hotait copyright 2015 Cinephilia Productions
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