Love & Revenge

2021

31m

10.0

10.0/10

1 votes

Overview

A docu-fiction follows Doody (Badriah Ahmed) and Ansam Salem, Anhar’s niece and sister, who portray fictionalized versions of themselves as young women navigating contemporary Saudi society. Staged scenes of private moments, public appearances, and performances unfold as a cathartic journey from the real incident when Doody, after publishing a photo, faced mass bullying online and accusations from authorities. By blurring the boundaries between reality, the digital realm, and fiction, the film explores self-representation and survival. In the narrative, Doody repeatedly escapes into an avatar born from an Instagram filter, immersing herself in an alternate reality. This avatar becomes both a veil to break free from social conventions, reflecting the uncontrollable circulation of images today. The film stands as a poetic tribute with/to Doody, who passed away after its release, leaving her last words on the IG account @livingthefirelife_000zg.

Status: Released

Language: AR

Production Information

Production Companies

Le Fresnoy

Spoken Languages

Arabic English

Quick Facts

Original Title	غرام وانتقام
Release Date	September 24, 2021
Status	Released
Language	AR

Cast

Ansam Salem

Ansam

Badriah Ahmed

Doody

Key Crew

Anhar Salem

Director

Ansam Salem

Director

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