ATMENAH
by Cherien Dabis, 12', 2007, 35mm, PALESTINIA
With Mayar Rantisse, Lone Khilleh, Iman Aoun

A young 11 years old Palestinian girl, will do whatever it takes to buy a birthday cake. But when Mariam arrives at the bakery, she realizes that she doesn't have enough money. What begins as a simple trip to the bakery turns into a bad journey with a politically charged environment.

CHERIEN DABIS
Born to Palestinian immigrant parents, Cherien Dabis is independent filmmaker, graduate of Columbia University’s (New York). She made Amreeka (2007) her first feature awarded in several festivals.