Synopsis A Handful of Dates: In a mythical Sudanese village between the desert and the Nile, a young boy enjoys an idyllic childhood, taking pleasure in the fertile fruits of the land and basking by the river. But the boy’s precious world begins to unravel when he learns the disturbing truth behind his family’s fortune and a certain farmer’s inevitable demise.
Hashim Hassan received his B.A. in Middle East Studies from UC Santa Barbara and his M.F.A. in Directing from the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. A Handful of Dates is his 4th short film and his first filmmaking venture in Sudan. Hashim is currently a freelance Video Producer serving local businesses and Non-Profits in California’s Central Valley while pursuing his passion for writing, acting and directing in TV and Film.
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