Who Loves The Sun

In war-torn northern Syria, Who Loves the Sun delves into the world of makeshift oil refineries and the stark realities of life within this post-apocalyptic landscape. Mohammad is a prominent figure in these operations, navigating harsh working conditions and complex local dynamics.

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Canada


Director

Director

Arshia Shakiba studied digital film production and graduated from the Toronto Film School. He began his professional career as a director and cinematographer on a number of award-winning short films and music videos. He recently directed and filmed the short documentaries The Guests and Who Loves the Sun (in post-production). Arshia is currently filming his first feature-length documentary Sleepless in collaboration with the National Film Board of Canada. For ROJEK, Roger Deakins awarded him and Nicolas Canniccioni the Best Cinematography Award at Mirage Festival (Norway)