Sink (film)
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| Directed by | Zain Duraie |
| Written by | Zain Duraie |
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| Cinematography | Farouk Laaridh |
| Edited by | Abdallah Sada |
| Music by | Ted Regklis |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
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| Language | Arabic |
Sink is a 2025 internationally co-produced drama film written and directed by Zain Duraie. It stars Clara Khoury, Mohammed Nizar and Wissam Tobeileh.
It had its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on 7 September 2025.
Premise
[edit]A mother refuses to accept her son's deteriorating mental health, clinging to the belief he only needs direction, as crisis awaits.
Cast
[edit]- Clara Khoury as Nadia
- Mohammed Nizar as Basil
- Wissam Tobeileh
Production
[edit]In December 2022, it was announced Zain Duraie would direct the film, receiving support from The Royal Film Commission - Jordan and Malmö Arab Film Fund.[1] It additionally received support from Arab Fund for Arts and Culture and Doha Film Institute.[2][3] Principal photography concluded by November 2024.[4]
Release
[edit]The film had its world premiered in the Discovery section of the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025, where it was the only Arab film in the section.[5] It later had its European premiere in competition at the BFI London Film Festival as the only Arab film in the First Feature Competition for the Sutherland Award.[6] The film went on to travel internationally and was picked up for sales by Metfilm Studio in the UK which is known for its curative and selective line up, since then the film has been sold to major territories including North America and the United kingdom.
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2025 | International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg | Ecumenical Jury Award | Sink | Won | [7] |
| Carthage Film Festival | Bronze Tanit | Won | [8] | ||
| BFI London Film Festival | First Feature Competition | Zain Duraie | Nominated | ||
References
[edit]- ↑ Dale, Martin (9 December 2022). "Dubai-Based Creative Media Solutions Lines Up 'Montreal' and 'Sink'". Variety. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ↑ "Sink". Arab Fund for Arts and Culture. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ↑ "Zain Duraie". Berlinale Talents. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ↑ Shedad, Mona (7 December 2024). "Arab Stars of Tomorrow 2024: Zain Duraie, writer/director (Jordan)". Screen International. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ↑ "TFS Grad Zain Duraie to Mark World Premiere of Debut Feature 'Sink' at TIFF 2025". torontofilmschool.ca. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "First Feature Competition". whatson.bfi.org.uk. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "Prize of the Ecumenical Jury, Mannheim-Heidelberg 2025". inter-film.org. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "Carthage Film Festival Crowns Egyptian Film with Top Honor "Golden Tanit"". tmo-mag.com.tn. Retrieved 2026-06-02.