Taboo
Naureen Shah's life is turned upside down when her best friend, Yousef Ahmed, tries to die by suicide, a Cardinal sin in Islam. The fallout that ensues with their friendship, his family, and the greater community traps and alienates Yousef, when all he needs is the understanding and support of the people he loves.
Director: Nesa Huda
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 14 min
Cast
- Nawal Salim - Naureen Shah
- Abdul-Shakur Alawi - Yousef Ahmed
- Indira Layne - Abeer Ahmed
- Malaika Hennie-Hamadi - Khadija Ahmed
- Bahaa Talis - Sheikh Mahmood
- Gurbir Bal Gogo - Noor Aunty
- Nancy Yang Yu - Dr. Kim
- Chloe Nava - Dania
- Sam Lowen - Nurse
Screenplay
Cinematography: Issa Shah
Production: Huda Productions
Language: العربية, English, हिन्दी, اردو
Budget: $27,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
immigrant, suicide, canada, muslim, community, mental health
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Taboo about?
- Naureen Shah's life is turned upside down when her best friend, Yousef Ahmed, tries to die by suicide, a Cardinal sin in Islam. The fallout that ensues with their friendship, his family, and the greater community traps and alienates Yousef, when all he needs is the understanding and support of the people he loves.
- Who directed Taboo?
- Taboo was directed by Nesa Huda.
- Who stars in Taboo?
- Taboo stars Nawal Salim, Abdul-Shakur Alawi, Indira Layne, Malaika Hennie-Hamadi, Bahaa Talis, Gurbir Bal Gogo.
- How long is Taboo?
- Taboo has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Taboo?
- Taboo is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Taboo?
- Taboo had a budget of $27,000.
- What are the themes of Taboo?
- The themes of Taboo include: Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.