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As I Was a Tree

Best Short Animation Jalal Maghout Germany, Animation, 00:10:44

The film explores identity, perception, and life’s cycles through the Self—an individual’s inner journey—and Proteus, a shifting symbol of external forces shaping that path. Rooted in socio-political realities, it highlights the struggle to overcome societal constraints and break free from imposed identities.

As I Was a Tree
Film block: ANIMATION / ON UNDERSTANDING THE SELF
Screening:
Palace of Culture Pernik, Hall 1
  • Language
  • Country Germany
  • Genre Animation
  • Cinematographer Jalal Maghout
  • Scriptwriter Jalal Maghout
  • Producer Jalal Maghout
  • Music Marcus Sander
  • Editor Jalal Maghout
  • Animation Jalal Maghout
  • Year of creation 2024
  • Duration 00:10:44
Jalal Maghout
Director Jalal Maghout

Jalal is a Syrian animation filmmaker who began his career in 2010 with Creatures of Inexistence. His 2013 film Canvas on Mixed Media was shown at Annecy and on ARTE. After moving to Berlin, he made the animadoc Suleima, which premiered at DOK Leipzig 2014. His 
master’s film Have a Nice Dog! premiered at Filmfest Dresden, won multiple awards, and qualified for the 2020 Oscar shortlist. Jalal has also served on juries at ITFS, Annecy, and other festivals.

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