Ola El Hussan interviews her mother Adla, an incredible artisan lace maker who’s strength is undeniable. In collaboration with Bankstown Youth Development Service and the Stories of Strength project this film explores a snapshot of the relationship between mother and daughter, the sacrifices of parenthood and the hardships of migrant life in Western Sydney.
The Strength Of Lace
DIRECTOR
Bankstown Youth Development Service
RUN TIME
9 Minutes
LANGUAGE
Arabic , English
YEAR
2019
Country
Australia
English Subtitles
Yes
Genre
Short
Cast
Adla Hadid, Elhassa Ola Elhassan
Classification
Restricted to persons aged 15 and over unless accompanied by an adult
Synopsis
Thursday, 10 September
Archival Documentary History
Do You Love Me
Composed entirely of archival footage, Do You Love Me is a journey through Lebanon's audiovisual...
Sunday, 30 August
Fiction Short
What If The Sky Sees Us
A cheeky eight year old hatches a plan in a desperate attempt to save his...
Sunday, 30 August
Comedy Drama Local Short
Inheritance
The death of his father compels Ameen to confront a home, and a past, he...
