Sink

2025 • 87’ • Jordan

"Wrenchingly powerful"
- Screendaily

When her teenage son is suspended from school after a troubling outburst during his senior year, Nadia is determined to help him, convincing herself he just needs guidance. But as Basil’s mental state slowly unravels, she ignores the warning signs, sinking deeper into denial as disaster approaches.

Director:
Zain Duraie

Producer:
Alaa Alasad

Cast:
Clara Khoury, Mohammad Nizar, Wissam Tobeileh

Festivals:
TIFF 2025
BFI London Film Festival 2025
Red Sea International Film Festival 2025
Malmo Arab Film Festival 2026
Oslo Arab Film Days 2026.

Filmmaker’s Biography:

Zain Duraie is Jordanian writer and director, known for her acclaimed short film Give Up the Ghost which was at the Orizzonti shorts competition at the Venice Film Festival in 2019. Duraie won several awards such as Best Arab short at El Gouna Film Festival, Vimeo Staff Pick Award at the Palm Springs shorts fest, and was selected as short of the week. In 2024, Duraie was selected for Berlinale Talents and named as ScreenDaily's Arab Star of Tomorrow.