Scales

Friday, July 9 - Thursday, July 29, 2021

SCALES is a visually stunning feminist parable set in a dystopian landscape. It follows the story of a strong-willed young girl, Hayat, whose poor fishing village is governed by a dark tradition: every family must give one daughter to the mermaid-like sea creatures who inhabit the waters, to ensure the village can continue their fishing expeditions. When Hayat’s father refuses, the girl becomes a pariah, considered a curse by the village and urged to sacrifice herself – but Hayat has her own ideas about her destiny.

A Variance Films release.

• Country UAE | Iraq | KSA
• Language In Arabic with English subtitles
• Running Time 75 minutes
• Distributor Variance Films
• Director Shahad Ameen
• Cast Ashraf Barhoum, Yagoub AlFarhan, Fatima Al Taei, Haifa AlAgha
• Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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