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Facing Mecca

Name: Facing Mecca
Genre: Drama
Released: 2017-06-21
Cast: Jay Abdo, Ali Al-Fatlawi, Rolf Brügger, Sarah Bürge, Irene Eichenberger

2017 | 25 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: If you count yourself among anyone who likes a story with emotional weight, this one's for you. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Gives its people room to develop, at 25 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off: It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Pensioner Roli comes to Fareed's assistance when the Syrian refugee is faced with the burial of his Muslim wife. Together they stumble into a bewildering forest of Swiss bureaucracy to which Roli finds beautifully simple answer.

How it earned its rating

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AudiencesNot counted
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AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew

Directed by Jan-Eric Mack

Jay AbdoFareed
Ali Al-FatlawiTranslator
Rolf BrüggerMunicipal Council
Sarah BürgeMunicipal Council
Irene EichenbergerMunicipal Council
Enver FazlijiIslamic Mortician
Peter FreiburghausRoli
Rahel HubacherCashier
Merav IbrahimYara
Saya IbrahimIsraa