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Going to Heaven

2015

  • 90 min
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Arabic
  • Drama, Family

Story

After discovering an old photograph and the location of his estranged grandmother, Sultan leaves Abu Dhabi with his best friend and heads toward Fujairah. Their journey becomes a search for family, belonging and the warmth missing from his life.

Director
Saeed Salmeen Al-Murry
Writer
Saeed Salmeen Al-Murry

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Recognition

Awards & festivals

35
International Film Festivals
9
Awards
  • Ministry of Interior Award Best Societal Screenplay2014Winner Awarded to the film's screenplay.
  • Dubai International Film Festival Muhr Emirati Award, Best Feature Film2015Winner
  • Figueira Film Art Festival Best Actor, Jomaa Ibrahim Al ZaabiWinner Figueira da Foz, Portugal
  • Gabes International Arab Film Festival Najiba Hamrouni AwardWinner Gabes, Tunisia
  • Alexandria Mediterranean Film Festival Special Jury Award2016Winner Alexandria, Egypt
  • Malmo Arab Film Festival Jury recognition for the child actors Jomaa and Ahmed Al ZaabiWinner Malmo, Sweden
  • 3rd GCC Film Festival Third place, Feature Film Competition2016Winner Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Cinema Los Angeles Jury Award for Best Film2016Winner Los Angeles, United States