Karnama (Well of Death)
No Harissa - من غير هريسة
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About this submission
Desperate for connection, a young gay man seeks solace in an online hookup with a strange older figure - only for the encounter to quickly descend into darkness.
This is a story about loneliness and connection, exploring how one individual navigates shame, desire and self-acceptance. I was heavily inspired by my own experiences of growing up gay in rural Ireland, and I created this to encourage us to examine the roots of isolation and self-destructive behaviours. Cain is someone who wants to be loved, but isn’t sure how to open himself up - I believe the emotional core is universal to everyone everywhere. I believe it’s important to see more intimacy and queerness on screen, especially in Irish cinema, and challenge the shame we place on ourselves.