Going to heaven – ساير الجنة
Going to heaven – ساير الجنة
The film revolves around the events of Sultan (11 years), Sultan seeking the warmth of his grandmother’s lap, he starts a crazy journey, accompanied by his friend from Abu Dhabi city to Fujairah city via Dubai city. Searching for tenderness missed, and the hope of anticipating his return to the arms of his long lost grandmother.
Genre: Drama, family.
Duration: 90min.
Written & Directed by: Saeed Salmeen
Producer: Amer Salmeen Al Murry
Cast: Mariam Sultan – Jumaa Ibrahim Al Zaabi – Ahmed Ibrahim Al Zaabi – Fatima Al Taei – Abdullah Masood
Language: dialogue in Arabic, subtitles in English.
Released in Cinemas: 28th April 2018
Participated in 35 film festivals.
Awards
• Muhr Emirati Best film, Dubai International Film Festival, UAE.
• Best Screenplay, Ministry of Interior Affairs, UAE.
• Best Actor, Figueira Da Foz Film Festival, Portugal.
• Jury Special Award, Alexandria Film Festival, Egypt.
• Najiba Hamrouni Award, Gabes International Festival of Arab Film, Tunisia.
• Bronze Award Best film, GCC Film Festival, Abu Dhabi.
• Jury Award Main Actors, Malmo Arab film festival, Sweden.
• Grand Jury Award, Cinema Los Angeles, USA.