To Rest In Peace
By: Fawaz Al-Matrouk
(Kuwait/Canada/US, 2010, 19 min)
Screens: Saturday, November 12th, 7:00 pm
Synopsis:
Occupied Kuwait, 1990. Two dead bodies lie in the street. Day after day, everyone passes them by, afraid to stop, except one man. Based on a true story, this is the director’s thesis film for the University of Southern California.
Director's Bio:
Fawaz Al-Matrouk grew up in Kuwait until 1990 and the Gulf War. When Iraq invaded Kuwait, his family moved to Saudi Arabia, London, and Halifax, Canada, eventually settling in Toronto, where he has spent most of his life. He completed a degree in history at the University of Toronto, and an M.F.A. in film production at the University of Southern California. Drawing inspiration from his readings and his travels, Fawaz has excelled in directing, writing, and academics, receiving numerous awards for his work. Most recently, his thesis film To Rest in Peace won the silver prize at the PAGE Screenwriting Awards.
