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
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