Jacir
| Jacir | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Waheed AlQawasmi |
| Written by | Waheed AlQawasmi |
| Produced by | Waheed AlQawasmi[1][2] Mariana Trevino[2] |
| Starring | Malek Rahbani Lorraine Bracco Darius "Tutweezy" Tutwiler |
| Edited by | Brian D. Elkins |
| Music by | Justin Toland |
Production company | WAFilms |
| Distributed by | WAFilms |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | English Arabric[1] |
Jacir (Arabic: جاسر) is a 2022 American drama film written and directed by Waheed AlQawasmi and starring Malek Rahbani, Lorraine Bracco and Darius "Tutweezy" Tutwiler.[3] It is AlQawasmi's feature directorial debut.[4]
Cast
[edit]- Malek Rahbani as Jacir
- Lorraine Bracco as Meryl
- Darius "Tutweezy" Tutwiler as Jerome
- Tony Mehanna as Adam
- Leila Almas Rose as Nadia
Production
[edit]In May 2020, it was announced that Bracco was cast in the film and that Sara Abi Kanaan was attached to appear.[1] Production on the film occurred in Memphis, Tennessee in November 2020.[5]
Release
[edit]The film premiered at the Nashville Film Festival On October 1, 2022.[4][6] Then it was released in select theaters on March 24, 2023.[2]
Reception
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 6 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.8/10.[7] Andrew Stover of Film Threat rated the film a 7 out of 10.[3]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Film Festival | October 03, 2022 | Best Tennessee Feature | Waheed AlQawasmi and Mariana Treviño | Won | [8] |
| Bend Film Festival | October 09, 2022 | Special Jury Award | Malek Rahbani | Won | [9] |
| Best In Show | Waheed AlQawasmi and Mariana Treviño | Nominated | |||
| Best Narrative Feature | Waheed AlQawasmi and Mariana Treviño | Nominated | |||
| Best Director | Waheed AlQawasmi | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Brian D. Elkins | Nominated | |||
| East Lansing Film Festival | November 18, 2022 | Audience Choice Award for Best Feature | Waheed AlQawasmi | Won | [10] |
| Lake County Film Festival | November 20, 2022 | Audience Choice Award for Best Feature | Waheed AlQawasmi and Mariana Treviño | Won | [11] |
| Reel East Texas Film Festival | January 12, 2023 | Best Narrative Feature | Waheed AlQawasmi and Mariana Treviño | Won | [12] |
| Best Director | Waheed AlQawasmi | Won | |||
| Best Actress | Lorraine Bracco | Won | |||
| Best Actor | Malek Rahbani | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Waheed AlQawasmi | Won | |||
| San Diego Arab Film Festival | March 20, 2023 | Audience Choice Award for Best Feature | Waheed AlQawasmi | Won | [13] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c N'Duka, Amanda (May 12, 2020). "'The Sopranos' Alum Lorraine Bracco To Star In Indie Drama 'Jacir'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
- ^ a b c Sippell, Margeaux (January 27, 2023). "Jacir Filmmakers Put on an Exciting Music Event at Sundance". Movie Maker Magazine. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ a b Stover, Andrew (January 20, 2023). "Jacir". Film Threat. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ a b Ritchey, Julia (October 2, 2022). "'Jacir' is a film about a Syrian refugee who navigates poverty and racism in Memphis. The film's director can relate". WPLN-FM. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ Beifuss, John (November 30, 2020). "Lorraine Bracco and COVID-19 testing make for a different moviemaking experience in Memphis". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ Molloy, Tim (August 26, 2022). "Jacir Trailer: Lorraine Bracco, Malek Rahbani and Darius 'Tutweezy' Tutwiler Star in the Story of a Syrian Refugee on the Memphis Streets". MovieMaker. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ "Jacir". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ "2022 Competition Winners". NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ Film, Bend (2022-10-09). "BendFilm Announces Feature And Short Film Awards for 19th Annual Bend Film Festival". BENDFILM. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ Jacir (2022) - Awards - IMDb, retrieved 2023-10-24
- ^ Festival, Lake County Film (2022-12-20). "Lake County Film Festival announces 2022 Award-Winners". The Lake County Film Festival. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ "Reel East Texas Film Festival (2022)". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ "Home". San Diego Arab Film Festival. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
