Shorts
Veils

A Jewish girl and a Palestinian guy celebrate their wedding day amid prejudice, love, and kosher crispy duck pancakes.

Directed by Dan Susman

16 comments on “Veils”
Helen Wright -- September 28th, 2009 at 11:09 am

I would highly recommend this fantastic story of forbidden love that ends with a delightful twist.

Dan is a gifted director whose work lets audiences see the world in new and unexpected ways. This is due in part to the attention he gives to getting the best performance out of everyone he works with, be it greats such as Maureen Lipman or someone who is on screen for the first time.

Amelie Villeneuve -- September 28th, 2009 at 12:49 pm

Beautifully shot and very sophisticated.

Abhaey Singh -- September 29th, 2009 at 2:39 am

One of my favourite shorts - I like the photography and editing in particular, and Dan’s direction is easily on par with that of experienced feature film directors.

Katy Delahay -- September 29th, 2009 at 8:44 am

This is a stunning short film! A real cut above! This is a rare jewel of a film, which in it’s short time on screen has all the key components of any feature film. It is beautifully shot and crafted together but I think the real strength comes from the writing and the ground work which has been put into the fundementals of the story and the direction. It’s a thought provoking, entertaining and beautiful film and I sincerely hope that it wins this competition.

davies -- September 30th, 2009 at 10:38 am

if this children of sarah n hagar can do it y not all the children of the same God they pray to

Merchant Prince -- September 30th, 2009 at 12:44 pm

Good film :D

The romantic scenery was the marriage, obviously right. You can see the actors bubbling up tears in their eyes. I almost felt it for a second. I give a thumbs up :D

Nigel Spence -- September 30th, 2009 at 3:08 pm

Beautiful, intelligent, sensitive - a real treat to experience!

Ian Deans -- September 30th, 2009 at 3:24 pm

What a brilliant short film. Brilliantly shot and acted. Five stars!

David Jenkins -- October 1st, 2009 at 3:34 am

Stylish, clever, elegant and beautifully filmed. Excellent

Howard Levene -- October 1st, 2009 at 9:25 am

Very sensitive treatment of a hugely difficult situation

Jan Collie -- October 2nd, 2009 at 6:18 am

A thoughtful and incisive commentary on the ingrained prejudices which still pervade amongst people of all religious backgrounds, causing those who love each other most to hurt each other most.
Well acted and beautifully directed and shot.

needea -- July 26th, 2010 at 7:56 am

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Krystle -- July 28th, 2010 at 10:39 am

Beautiful film, absolutely brilliant!! Such a twist towards the end though!

Helene -- July 28th, 2010 at 10:48 am

This short film had a maturity which helped it rise a shade above the others.

VickiP -- July 29th, 2010 at 4:30 am

Beautifully acted and v accomplished short film. Deserves to win.

Beth Bernett -- July 31st, 2010 at 8:08 pm

Loved this. Should have won.

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