Susan (film)

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Susan
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Directed by Mahmoud Shoolizadeh
Written by Mahmoud Shoolizadeh
Produced by Mahmoud Shoolizadeh
StarringJennifer Preston, Mitchell Thornton, Ville Loikkanen, Holly Lawton, Hannah Templeton-Cox, Christopher Mulvin, Stephen Clark, Amanda Davidge, Brandon McConnell, Jennifer Roach.
CinematographyJesse Mickel
Edited by Mahmoud Shoolizadeh
Music byGeorge Palousis
Release date
2018
Running time
98 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Susan is a feature film produced and directed by Mahmoud Shoolizadeh, that has participated in several international film festivals in 2018 [1] [2] [3] and 2019, [4] [5] [6] and has received several awards and nominations. The movie was filmed in London.

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Plot

"SUSAN is a story of Love and War. A feature social drama film about Susan who lives in London, England with her loving family. She loses her husband in the Afghanistan war; she suffers but keeps her Love and hope alive. In this film Susan represents a symbol of love and kindness. She faces many challenges in her life, though she tries hard to keep the kindness and love, even in the very difficult circumstances she is facing. While she is alone, full of pain and misery, one unexpected moment happens and this is just the beginning!" [7]

Reception

Several reviews of the film have been published in media by elite film critiques, including a positive review on Florida's influx magazine explaining how the movie brings the audience out of their comfort zones and into a difficult to watch reality. [8] An interview with the film director published on The Florida Times Union depicting the director's review and purpose for this genre. [9]

Awards and nominees

International Film Festival Participations

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