Hashim Sharaf
Bahrain

About the Film
A young man tries to carry a horse up the narrow staircase of his small apartment. His neighbors’ objections spark a surreal, absurd confrontation between dreams and reality — a darkly humorous reflection on freedom, defiance, and the boundaries of imagination.

Year: 2024
Runtime: 14 minutes
Director / Writer: Hashim Sharaf
Cinematography: Ahmed Jalboush
Sound: Ameer Gado
Producer: Nehal Eissa
Cast: Omar Al-Saeedi, Mubarak Khamis, Fadhila Al-Salman

Hashim Sharaf is a Bahraini filmmaker and graduate of RMIT University in Australia. His award-winning shorts have earned honors such as the Golden Palm at the Saudi Film Festival and Best Director at the Red Carpet Festival. He also directs major television programs across the Gulf region.