PARA VERME CIERRO LOS OJOS (TRAILER)

Trailer for the short film PARA VERME CIERRO LOS OJOS.

Daunted by obligation to his father, a young cuban cowboy spends his days dreaming of another life while toiling in the fields grazing his family's cows. One day while in town collecting his government food rations, he encounters his estranged sister and childhood friend, forcing them to confront long held resentments and decide which truths remain unspoken.

Written & Directed by Laith Khalifeh

Camera by David Beltran I Mari

Starring Roberto Romero, Sandra Ruiz, Christian Forte

Cuba 2023.

EL SONIDO DEL VERANO

A short experimental scene made under the guidance of filmmaker Lucrecia Martel during a filmmaking workshop with La Selva Ecosistema Creitu in which we were given a scenario to create a narrative from.

Written & Directed by Laith Khalifeh

Camera by Robert Drilea

Assistant Director - Renato Sircilli

Starring Carolina Torres Topaga, Amalia Sancho, & Elton Canga

Special Thanks to Lorena Barrera Enciso, Arturo Maciel Flecha, & Alejandra Ternengo Lareu

Spain 2019.

Bshoufik

Made as a self imposed challenge to write, shoot, and edit a short film in 24 hours using non actors, Bshoufik follows an immigrant who’s departure from his host country is imminent.

Written & Directed by Laith Khalifeh

Camera Operator & Sound by Zach Barner

Starring Mohammad Khalifeh & Hajar Assaf

USA 2019.